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High Street
Almost 6000 shops closed by major retailers this year, research finds
British retailing may be in “crisis”, after new figures from the Centre of Retail Research revealed that large high street…
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Department Stores
John Lewis and Waitrose to launch first ever concept store
John Lewis and Waitrose have announced the launch of a new ‘concept’ store, set to open in Southampton later this…
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High Street
Co-op announces David McKnight as new director
The Co-operative has confirmed the appointment of David McKnight as new managing director of the Federal Retail and Trading Services.…
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High Street
Card Factory sales boosted by group expansion
Card Factory welcomed a strong performance this financial year, with a 5% rise in group sales in the year to…
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Government
Government must ‘play its part’ to support retail sector, says BRC
The incoming government must take action to fully support to the retail sector, the BRC has urged in its latest…
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High Street
Brexit woes and wet weather dampen October footfall
Retail footfall faced further decline in the month of October, according to new figures from the BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies…
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DIY
Halfords acquires garage chain amid profit plunge
Halfords has announced the acquisition of garage chain McConechy’s Tyre Service after closing a deal worth around £9.3m. The deal,…
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DIY
Ikea UK sales top £2bn in 2019
Furniture retailer Ikea has announced that total annual sales in the UK have soared by 8% to £2.1bn for the…
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High Street
Profits plummet at M&S as clothing sales slide
Marks and Spencer has announced a 17% drop in profits to £176.5m for the first half of the financial year,…
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High Street
2800 jobs affected as Mothercare ceases UK trading
Mothercare has announced it is to cease all trading within the UK, putting a potential 2800 jobs at risk. Operating…
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