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Dec- 2019 -4 December
M&S partners with six start-ups through Factory Founder scheme
Marks and Spencer has announced it has partnered with six start-ups, as it marks the first anniversary of the M&S…
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3 December
Black Friday boosts consumer spending in November
UK retail sales grew in the month of November, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).…
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3 December
Black Friday footfall up 3.3%
Black Friday footfall rose by 3.3% year-on-year according to the latest figures from Springboard. The Retail intelligence experts found that…
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2 December
One in five small retailers set to close after Christmas
A new survey from Notonthehighstreet has reported more than one in five small retailers said they will close its stores…
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2 December
Holland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
Billionaire Mikhail Fridman is reportedly under pressure from lenders to inject cash into Holland and Barrett, following a turn down…
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Nov- 2019 -29 November
‘Please respect shopworkers’, says USDAW
The trade union leader of Usdaw has urged shoppers to “keep their cool” this Black Friday. The Union of Shop,…
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28 November
Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones kicks off Jessops sales talks
Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones has begun talks with potential buyers for embattled camera retailer Jessops, reports have claimed. Sky…
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28 November
Primark owner could face shareholder opposition to new bonus scheme
Fashion retailer Primark could face a shareholder revolt next week, after a new bonus scheme could see CEO George Weston…
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27 November
Shop prices fall for sixth consecutive month
Shop prices fell for the sixth consecutive month, according to the November BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Overall prices fell by…
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26 November
Pets at Home reveals ‘strong’ first half results
Pets at Home has reported a “strong” first half in the 28 weeks to 10 October, resulting in a pre-tax…
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