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Mar- 2024 -19 March
DFS lowers guidance and warns on Red Sea Crisis
DFS has revealed that it has lowered its full year profit guidance to between £20-£25m after market demands weakened in…
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19 March
Primark trials ‘sold’ stickers as anti-theft deterrent
Primark UK has started trialling a new anti-theft measure, which sees checkout staff at some of the fashion retailer’s branches…
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15 March
Ann Summers appoints finance director amid CFO retirement
Ann Summers has announced that Kristina Moln-Page has been promoted to the role of finance director, effective from 1 July…
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15 March
WH Smith appoints new CFO
WH Smith has appointed Max Izzard as its latest CFO, following the news that Robert Moorhead is set to retire…
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14 March
Poundland to start TV ad campaign to showcase new ranges
Poundland has confirmed it will start advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for…
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13 March
Local business partnership forms in Dorset to quash retail crime
Local businesses in Dorset have united with police and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to tackle antisocial behaviour and…
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12 March
Ann Summers profits hit £61.8m in FY23
Ann Summers has reported that gross profits for the 53-week period to 1 July 2023 hit £61.8m, spelling a 3%…
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11 March
HMV owner considers Body Shop rescue bid
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly considering a bid to acquire the body shop from its administrators. According to The…
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8 March
Majestic opens latest small-format store in Marlow
Majestic has opened the doors to its newest small-format store in Marlow ahead of the four-day Easter weekend. The 2,200…
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5 March
Greggs profits and sales soar in FY23
Greggs has reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2023, compared with £148.3m from the…
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