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Dec- 2019 -12 December
Dixons Carphone profits drop 60% in half-year results
Dixons Carphone has reported a 60% decrease in profit in its first half, following a group adjusted profit before tax…
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11 December
Co-op to open 30 new stores in lead up to Christmas
The Co-op has announced plans to open 30 new stores in the run-up to Christmas. An investment of more than…
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10 December
Mothercare losses widen amid declining sales
Embattled retailer Mothercare has reported statutory losses before tax of £21.2m in its half-year trading update, amid declining worldwide sales.…
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10 December
McColl’s earnings to fall short of expectations
Convenience retailer McColl’s has revealed that earnings are set to fall short of expectations amid “unseasonable weather and lower consumer…
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9 December
Wet weather hits November footfall
Retail footfall in November dropped 3.4% year-on-year after “severe wet weather” deterred shoppers in the last two weeks of the…
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6 December
Jessops appoints administrators, 500 jobs at risk
Camera retailer Jessops has appointed administrators to its property arm, reportedly placing around 500 jobs at risk. According to The…
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6 December
Sports Direct seeking Lillywhites London lease sale
Sports Direct has reportedly put the lease for its Lillywhites store in Piccadilly Circus up for sale. According to The…
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5 December
Joules revenues up 3.1% despite ‘challenging’ September period
Lifestyle brand Joules has reported a 3.1% increase in half-year sales attributed to a “disciplined” approach to promotional activity and…
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4 December
Clintons saved from administration
Clintons has been saved from administration after the Weiss family regained control of the business through a new entity. Will…
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4 December
Argos set for Christmas disruption amid plans for 15-day delivery strike
Argos customers are facing “Christmas misery” after UPS staff in Barton, Staffordshire, chose to go into strike action over a…
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