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Sport & Leisure
Halfords golden quarter boosted by autocentres
Halfords has announced that total revenue rose by 13.9% on a two-year basis in the quarter ended 31 December 2021,…
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Analysis
On the move – retail supply chain trends for 2022
Following a year of supply chain disruption and uncertainty, Lee Thompson, managing director of international fulfilment services provider fulfilmentcrowd looks at the…
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DIY
Dunelm ups guidance amid ‘record’ quarter
Dunelm has welcomed a “record” quarter of trading in recent weeks, and now expects its half-year profit to be around…
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Clothing & Shoes
Very Group sales spike 22% over festive period
The Very Group has welcomed a period of “strong” trading in the run-up to Christmas, with sales increasing 21.9% in…
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People Moves
WH Smith begins hunt for next chairman
WH Smith has reportedly launched its search for a new chairman, with headhunters understood to be approaching prospective candidates on…
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Economy
Tube strikes threaten West End footfall
A proposed six month strike action across London’s Night Tube is set to bring disruption to businesses across London’s West…
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DIY
B&M ups guidance following strong festive trading
B&M has announced it has raised its guidance for FY22 following a period of “very strong” trading in the run-up…
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Comment
Checkout free stores: what they’re all about
What is the concept behind checkout-free stores? In theory, checkout-free stores drive convenience for both the merchant and the customer.…
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Coronavirus
Daily testing for 100,000 key workers to be introduced
Up to 100,000 key workers in England will be required to take daily Covid tests from 10 January in a…
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Supermarkets
Ethical spending hits ‘record’ £122bn in 2021
Ethical spending across the UK has reached “record” highs as it exceeded £100bn for the first time ever, amounting to…
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