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News
Today’s news in brief-23/7/24
Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over…
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Retail welcomes apprenticeship levy reform
Retailers such as AO and Co-Op as well as the British Retail Consortium have welcomed government plans for a new…
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Today’s news in brief
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to significantly increase its stake in Selfridges. Currently holding 10%, PIF has…
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DIY
Homebase owner considers sale amid interest from The Range
Homebase owner Hilco Capital is reportedly considering a sale after it was approached from The Range for the DIY retailer,…
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Today’s news in brief-16/7/24
Ocado Group reported a significant improvement in financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending 2 June…
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Online & Digital
Ocado HY losses narrow to £154m
Ocado has revealed that its losses narrowed to £154m for the half year ended 2 June 2024, down from £290m…
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Today’s news in brief-15/7/24
Luxury fashion brand Burberry has ousted CEO Jonathan Akeroyd following a sharp decline in sales during its first quarter. Sales…
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Luxury Goods
Burberry ousts CEO amid profit warning
Burberry has announced that it has replaced its CEO Jonathan Akeroyd effective immediately after its Q1 sales dropped by a…
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Today’s news in brief-12/7/24
Carpetright, facing intensified competition and reduced demand, has enlisted PwC to explore a potential sale. This move, likely to proceed…
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DIY
Carpetright drafts in advisers to explore sale
Carpetright has reportedly been put up for sale amid increased competition and a slowdown in demand, according to The Times.…
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