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Features
How to prepare your store for the holiday season
Act early and hire extra staff As mentioned earlier, the holiday season tends to attract more people to stores and…
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Supermarkets
Aldi to open 11 new UK stores ahead of Christmas
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. New stores in Sedgley in…
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People Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new creative director
UK luxury fashion and beauty retailer Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Kate Phelan to the newly created role…
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Clothing & Shoes
Castore swings to pre-tax loss of £28.8m despite sales surge
British sportswear brand Castore has reported a pre-tax loss of £28.8m for the year ended 4 February 2024 after previously…
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Clothing & Shoes
Dune posts £3.9m loss amid ‘challenging’ trading
Dune has reported an operating loss of £3.9m for the 52 weeks period ended 27 January 2024, compared with operating…
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Features
How can retailers manage Black Friday returns
Establish a clear returns policy A well-defined returns policy is the first step to manage customer expectations and minimise confusion,…
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Department Stores
Dreams opens new premium concept store in East Sheen
Dreams has announced the opening of its new premium concept store in East Sheen, which it said represents the “future…
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Clothing & Shoes
Dr Martens owner acquires stake in K-Way
Permira Growth Opportunities II, a fund advised by global investment firm and owner of Dr Martens Permira, has entered into…
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Supermarkets
Lidl to open 10 new stores before Christmas
Lidl is accelerating its national expansion with the opening of 10 new stores before Christmas. From Berwick Green in Bristol…
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Economy
UK consumer confidence falters ahead of budget
UK consumer confidence has dropped to -21 in October, according to GfK’s long-running index. The survey revealed that out of…
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