Department Stores
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Jan- 2021 -7 January
B&M revenue soars 23% in Q3
The UK’s largest variety goods value retailer, B&M, has reported a growth in revenue of 22.5% for the 13 weeks…
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Dec- 2020 -7 December
Frasers Group in Debenhams takeover talks
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has entered discussions involving a possible takeover of Debenhams, the group confirmed today. It comes as…
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2 December
John Lewis halts international business plans
John Lewis has announced that it is shutting its international business operations only weeks before Christmas, according to The Times.…
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1 December
Debenhams fears collapse as JD exits rescue talks
JD Sports has confirmed it has pulled out of rescue deal talks for Debenhams earlier today (1 December). The sports…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Arcadia collapse could throw JD’s Debenhams takeover into doubt
A potential collapse at its largest concession holder Arcadia could reportedly throw the takeover of Debenhams by JD Sports into…
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26 November
ScS appoints new CEO as trading remains steady
ScS has reported its trading remains “in line with expectations”, alongside the announcement of a new chief CEO ahead of…
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24 November
JD Sports enters Debenhams takeover talks
JD Sports has reportedly entered into talks with advisors regarding a deal which would see the sportswear company take full…
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16 November
JD Sports enters race for Debenhams
JD Sports has reportedly entered the race to acquire embattled department store Debenhams, and has been granted access to Debenhams’…
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9 November
Harrods forced to reorganise £200m credit
Harrods has been forced to reorganise its £200m credit line due to the second national lockdown causing the closure of…
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8 November
John Lewis calls for clarity on store reopenings
John Lewis has issued a plea to the government to provide clarity on whether its stores will be able to…
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