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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-11/3/25
Boohoo has rebranded as Debenhams Group following its acquisition of the high street department store in 2021, which it relaunched…
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Economy
Valentines Day helps retail sales jump 1.1% in February
Total retail sales in the UK increased by 1.1% year-on-year for the four weeks ended 1 March, a similar increase…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-10/3/25
WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and…
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High Street
UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way
Retail footfall rose by 1.8% overall for the week ended 7 March 2025 compared with the week before, driven by…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-7/3/25
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth £23.7bn.…
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High Street
Boots owner sold to Sycamore Partners in $23.7bn deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced that it has been acquired by American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/3/25
Pepco Group is considering the sale of Poundland as part of a strategic shift to focus on its Pepco brand,…
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Clothing & Shoes
Abercrombie and Fitch sales rise 16% amid modest 2025 expectations
Abercrombie and Fitch has revealed that its net sales increased 16% to $4.95bn (£3.85bn) for the year ended 1 February…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-5/3/25
Walgreens Boots Alliance, owner of Boots, is in advanced talks with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners for a potential $10 billion…
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DIY
B&Q increases hourly pay to £12.71
B&Q has announced that it will be increasing its UK minimum hourly rate to £12.71 per hour, and its London…
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