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Department Stores
JD Sports enters race for Debenhams
JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’…
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Supermarkets
New Asda owners sell stake in EG holding company
The Issa brothers, the new billionaire owners of supermarket giant Asda, have reportedly generated hundreds of millions of pounds by…
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How businesses can optimise their Google Shopping in 2020
Google Shopping has always been a core part of most retailers’ PPC marketing strategy but with the pandemic and closing…
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Economy
UK GDP recovers 15.5% in Q3
The UK economy showed signs of recovery in Q3 as GDP grew a record 15.5% from July to September. The…
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DIY
Homebase hunts for new owners to fund next growth stage
DIY retailer Homebase has reportedly started a search for a new owner as it looks for funding for its next…
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The retail supply chain trends unlocked in lockdown
Following conversations and first-hand experiences working with high street and ecommerce retailers, we commissioned research of 200 senior retail professionals…
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Shopping Centres
Landsec posts £835m loss
Real estate firm Landsec, which owns the Bluewater shopping centre and a number of other retail destinations, has reported a…
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Coronavirus
Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective
A successful Covid-19 vaccine is a step closer after Pfizer/Biontech revealed its vaccine candidate is 90% effective, according to its…
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Clothing & Shoes
Clarks agrees £100m rescue deal with LionRock Capital
Clarks has been rescued in a £100m deal with LionRock Capital – the Hong-Kong-based private equity firm. Announcing its new…
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High Street
Christmas footfall predicted to drop by 62%
Christmas footfall over the six weeks from Sunday 22 November to Saturday 26 December across all UK retail destinations will…
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