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People Moves
Grant Thornton set to quit as Sports Direct auditor
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton is reportedly set to quit as the auditor to Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct following concerns over…
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How retailers can survive the age of Amazon
Current high street challenges seem like a clear case of cause and effect. Last year, an average of 14 shops…
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Shopping Centres
Hammerson reports £319.8m loss
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has reported a £319.8m loss during the first six months of the year ending 30 June.…
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Sport & Leisure
Sports Direct delay results for second time
Sports Direct has again delayed the release of its latest financial results and has asked investors for more time, insisting…
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People Moves
Retail employment falls 2.3%, 14th consecutive quarter of decline
Retail employment has fallen by 2.3% during the three-month period ending 30 June, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline.…
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Supermarkets
M&S announces latest store closure
Marks and Spencer has revealed its latest store set to close under its restructuring plan. As part of its plan…
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M&A
Bluegem sells 40% stake in Liberty London
Private equity firm Bluegem has sold its 40% stake in the British brand and flagship department store Liberty London. The…
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Advice
Helping retail businesses to grow
With almost three million workers, the retail sector is the largest private-sector employer in the UK. And while the retail…
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Technology
Microsoft reports Q4 revenues of £26bn despite gaming slump
Microsoft has revealed its total revenues for the fourth quarter jumped 12% to $33.7bn (£26.7bn), despite struggles at its gaming…
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People Moves
Shop Direct appoints Boots exec as group trading director
Shop Direct has appointed Guy Farmer as group trading director, and will join the business in September and report to…
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