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Features
WHSmith’s high street exit: what it means for the retail industry
After more than 230 years as a staple of British high streets, WHSmith is considering selling off its entire high…
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People Moves
Asda appoints new president of food and GM supply
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as vice president of food and GM supply from April. The appointment…
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Supermarkets
John Lewis invests £114m in workers’ pay
John Lewis has announced a £114m investment in pay for 65,000 employees across the business this year. Some 77% (£88m)…
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Supermarkets
M&S invests £95m into pay increase for retail staff
M&S has announced a £95m investment in its retail pay offer, its biggest ever investment in pay and third consecutive…
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Clothing & Shoes
Topshop teases Oxford Street return in new video
Fashion retailer Topshop has teased a possible return to Oxford Street in a new video posted online. On Instagram, the…
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Online & Digital
The Very Group announces the National Literary Trust as new charity partner
The Very Group has announced that the National Literary Trust will be its charity partner for the next three years. …
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People Moves
Virgin Wines CFO retires after 22 years
Virgin Wines has announced that Graeme Weir is retiring from his role as chief financial officer and company secretary after…
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Clothing & Shoes
Castore signs multi-year partnership with Lancashire Cricket Club
Sportswear brand Castore has announced it has agreed a multi-year partnership with Lancashire Cricket Club. Under the terms of the…
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Luxury Goods
Prada nears €1.5bn Versace takeover deal
Prada is reportedly edging closer to acquiring Versace for €1.5bn (£1.2bn), the FT has reported. According to sources briefed on…
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Economy
UK retail sales grow 2.3% in February, BDO reveals
Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by 2.3% in February, compared to a negative base of -1.3% in…
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