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Department Stores
Frasers seeks £585m share buyback approval
Frasers Group is seeking approval for owner Mike Ashley to cash in on £585m of shares which could be bought…
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Today’s news in brief-15/8/24
The UK economy showed resilience with a 0.6% growth in the second quarter of 2024, despite a stagnant June where…
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Online & Digital
Amazon cleared for delivery drone trial
Amazon has been given permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to trial drones beyond a human controller’s line of…
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Today’s news in brief-14/8/24
Inflation in the UK increased to 2.2% in July 2024, up from 2% the previous month, driven by less significant…
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Health & Beauty
Avon UK owner files bankruptcy to avoid $1bn debt
The owner of Avon in the UK, Europe and Latin America, Avon Products Inc (API), has filed for Chapter 11…
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News
Today’s news in breif-13/8/24
UK wage growth has fallen to a two-year low, with wages excluding bonuses growing by 5.4% in the three months…
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UK wage growth falls to two-year low
Wages excluding bonuses in the UK grew by 5.4% in the three months ended 30 June 2024, the lowest growth…
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News
Today’s news in brief-12/8/24
Asda’s chair, Lord Rose, expressed embarrassment over the supermarket’s recent performance, citing a 5.3% drop in like-for-like sales and a…
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Supermarkets
Asda chair ‘embarrassed’ by recent performance
Asda chair Lord Rose has stated that he is “embarrassed” by the supermarket’s performance and indicated it could be time…
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News
Today’s news in brief-9/8/24
Recent riots and protests across UK towns have significantly deterred shoppers, leading to a 4.8% decrease in footfall across high…
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