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Apr- 2024 -8 April
Number of retailers going insolvent jumps to 2,195, says Mazars
The number of insolvencies of retailers increased 19% in the past year to 2,195 in 2023/24, up from 1,843 in…
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5 April
Mango teams up with Victoria Beckham for new capsule collection
Mango is teaming up with Victoria Beckham to launch a new capsule collection, which will be available internationally on April…
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5 April
The Works shareholders vote to exit main stock exchange
The Works has announced that its shareholders voted to transfer shares from the main market of London’s Stock Exchange to…
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4 April
Footfall shows signs of stability as Easter break provides modest boost
March witnessed a modest rise in retail footfall across the UK, with an increase of +1.7% compared to February, signalling…
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2 April
Wilko reopens store in Rotherham
Wilko officially returned to Rotherham on 29 March with a new store at Parkgate Shopping Centre. Deputy mayor of Rotherham,…
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2 April
Søstrene Grene to open new store at Festival Place
Danish homeware retailer Søstrene Grene is set to open a new location at retail destination Festival Place. The lifestyle brand…
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2 April
Frasers appoints boyfriend of Mike Ashley’s daughter to board
Frasers Group has appointed a director to its board who is reportedly in a relationship with founder Mike Ashley’s youngest…
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Mar- 2024 -26 March
Arket to open first store in Ireland
Nordic fashion and lifestyle brand Arket continued its expansion in Europe with the opening of a flagship store in Dublin…
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26 March
Pets at Home expects FY PBT to hit £132m
Pets at Home has revealed that it expects its full-year profit before tax to be £132m, in line with its…
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25 March
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI…
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