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M&A
Martin Newman announces DownYourHighStreet.com investment
Retail expert, Martin Newman has announced he has invested in e-commerce platform, DownYourHighStreet.com, bringing its told investment raised this funding…
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Clothing & Shoes
Footasylum removes ‘stab-proof vest’ from stores
Footwear retailer, Footasylum has removed a “stab-proof vest” from its shelves after a youth worker suggested it could attract unwanted…
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Government
Retailers ‘trying to water down’ bottle deposit scheme
Environmental groups have accused retailers of trying to ignore calls for a catch-all deposit of more than 15p on plastic…
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Clothing & Shoes
JD acquires 8% stake in Footasylum
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has acquired an 8% stake in footwear retailer Footasylum. JD said it had purchased the stake…
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Government
BRC hits out at HMRC over ‘unreasonable’ pay rules
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has demanded HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ceases action against retailers who have breached pay…
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Entertainment
Zavvi blasted by ASA over Disneyland prize draw after winners complain
Online retailer entertainment retailer, Zavvi has been told not to run a competition again in “its current form” by the…
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Health & Beauty
Fragrance Shop to open 15 new ‘Sniffbars’
The Fragrance Shop has announced it is to open 15 new ‘Sniffbars’, which will allow customers to smell a wide…
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DIY
Ikea trials furniture leasing
Swedish furniture retailer, Ikea, has announced it has begun trialling an environmentally-friendly leasing scheme in one of its Swiss stores.…
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Department Stores
Debenhams secures £40m cash injection
Debenhams has received a £40m cash injection from lenders in order to buy it more time as it looks to…
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