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Electrical
Currys PC World criticised for ‘rip off’ add-on charges
Currys PC World has been criticised for pushing customers into paying up to £40 extra for pre-setup laptops that they…
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High Street
Poundworld fined £1.1m for ‘out of control’ infestation
Discount retailer Poundworld has been fined £1.1m due to its Croydon store failing food hygiene protocols, with over 100 dead…
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Clothing & Shoes
French Connection breaks the retail slump, reduces losses
French Connection has today announced that it is close to a return to profit, after annual losses fell dramatically. The…
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High Street
Mass debt for Claire’s Accessories causing bankruptcy talks
US based retailer Claire’s Accessories has been reportedly preparing for bankruptcy, following a mass of debt and a heavy reliance…
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High Street
Valentine’s Day sales fall for fifth year in a row
Valentine’s Day like-for-like in-store sales fell by -1.6% in February, according to the BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The poor…
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News
Co-op Group investigated for treatment of suppliers
The Co-operative Group Limited is facing an investigation by the Grocery Industry Watchdog due its treatment of suppliers. Christine Tacon…
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High Street
Mother’s Day spending to reach £600m
Brits are set to spend £600 million on Mother’s Day this year, an increase of 3.4% from 2017, according to…
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High Street
Grocery purchases drive UK retail sales: BRC
Food sales continue to drive up sales in the retail sector, but non-food retailers suffered a fall in spending. Over…
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News
Voice transactions through ‘smart speakers’ set to increase
Shopping through voice-activated devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home is set to become the next disruptive force in…
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High Street
UK gaming sales grew despite consumer spending struggles
UK gaming sales grew to a record £5.11bn last year, despite consumer spending decreasing, new figures show. Trade body UK…
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