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Technology
Asda trials generative AI with Harley partnership
Harley, a London-based company developing a real-time Generative AI (GenAI) platform for data-driven decision-making, revealed it has trialled a successful…
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Economy
Retail sales recover as inflation slows, CBI finds
Retail sales grew at their fastest pace since December 2022 in the year to May, as sales volumes jumped 8%…
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High Street
M&S and Next eye The Body Shop rescue deal
Both M&S and Next are reportedly considering launching rescue bids for the embattled retailer The Body Shop, as administrators get…
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People Moves
VF Corp appoints Paul Vogel as CFO
VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Paul Vogel as its new chief financial officer, effective 8 July, 2024. He…
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High Street
John Lewis Partnership to hire over 300 care experienced young people
The John Lewis Partnership has announced its ambition to hire more than 300 care experienced young people by January 2025…
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Government
General election called for 4 July
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July. The prime minister…
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Clothing & Shoes
Inflation falls to 2.3% in April
Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years to 2.3% in April, down from 3.2% in March,…
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DIY
Topps Tiles sees profits and sales fall amid ‘weak market’
Topps Tiles posted a loss before tax of £1.5m for the 26 weeks ended 30 March 2024 as it faced…
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Features
Retailers have a payment fraud problem, but it’s not what you think
Instances of fraud are increasing. But you don’t need me to tell you that. The retailers I speak with are…
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High Street
Victorian Plumbing Group acquires Victoria Plum for £22.5m
Victorian Plumbing, the bathroom retailer, has announced the acquisition by Victorian Plumbing Limited, a subsidiary of the company, of the…
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