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Apr- 2025 -16 April
Iceland opens new £100m warehouse
Iceland Foods has officially opened its brand new 500,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, marking a major investment in…
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16 April
Asda appoints new chief people officer
Asda has appointed James Goodman, Tesco’s UK and ROI people director, as its new chief people officer. Goodman spent 12…
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16 April
Inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in March
Inflation has fallen more than expected to 2.6% in the 12 months to March 2025, down from the 2.8% rise…
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16 April
Sosandar lowers profit expectations amid softer trading
Sosandar has revealed it expects its full-year profits to be no less than £500k for the year ended 31 March…
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16 April
WH Smith H1 high street profits fall to £15m ahead of sale
WH Smith has reported that high street trading profits fell, from £22m to £15m, in the six months ended 28…
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16 April
ProCook revenues jump 17.8% in Q4
ProCook has seen its total revenue increase by 17.8% to £15.5m during the 12 weeks ended 30 March 2025. Retail…
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15 April
Today’s news in brief-15/4/25
Halfords has appointed Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton, who…
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15 April
B&M to open 45 new UK stores despite sales drop
B&M has revealed that it is aiming to open 45 new stores in the UK in 2025 despite the fact…
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15 April
Majestic completes acquisition of Enotria&Coe
Majestic, the wine specialist in retail, wholesale and hospitality, has completed the strategic acquisition of Enotria&Coe, a supplier of premium…
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15 April
UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024,…
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