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Economy
UK consumer confidence improves in March as Gen Z set to spend
UK consumer confidence improved slightly to -35 in March, up from -37 in February, the BRC has revealed. According to…
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Department Stores
Debenhams Group launches new credit payment option
Debenhams has unveiled DebenhamsPay+, a new credit payment option designed to give customers control over how they shop and pay.…
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DIY
Ikea to open Oxford Street store in May
Ikea has revealed that it will open the doors of its Oxford Street store on 1 May following an extensive…
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Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s CEO confident amid intensifying competition
Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, has acknowledged the rising competition in the supermarket sector following Asda’s decision to cut prices but…
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Supermarkets
Aldi signs Armed Forces Covenant to support ex-military workers
Aldi has become a signatory of the Armed Forces covenant, highlighting its commitment to “uphold respect and fairness” for ex-military…
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People Moves
Fossil group appoints new CFO
Fossil Group has announced the appointment of Randy Greben as the new chief financial officer effective from 17 March. Greben…
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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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