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Nov- 2019 -26 November
Black Friday offers ‘few genuine discounts’, claims Which?
Nearly all Black Friday deals were either cheaper or available at the same price at other times of the year,…
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25 November
Clarks calls in advisors to review business
Shoe retailer Clarks has called in management consulting firm McKinsey & Co to review its business. A spokesperson told Retail…
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25 November
M&S appoints CEO of Tesco’s F&F clothing as new managing director
Marks and Spencer has appointed current CEO of F&F Clothing, Tesco, Richard Price as managing director of clothing and home.…
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22 November
Hays Travel creates 1,500 new jobs following Thomas Cook acquisition
Independent travel agent, Hays Travel, has announced a further 1,500 new jobs and apprenticeships following its acquisition of Thomas Cook…
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20 November
Arlo & Jacob to open fifth UK store with new London flagship
Arlo and Jacob has revealed plans to open its fifth flagship showroom in Islington, London, set to launch in January…
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19 November
Almost 6000 shops closed by major retailers this year, research finds
British retailing may be in “crisis”, after new figures from the Centre of Retail Research revealed that large high street…
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18 November
Mike Ashley to seek turnover rents across Sports Direct Portfolio
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is reportedly seeking rent agreements with landlords that will see them linked to store performance.…
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15 November
Carpetright acquired by Meditor
Carpetright has been acquired by its largest investor Meditor Holdings Limited (MHL), in deal which values the retailer at £15.2m.…
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15 November
Body Shop profits rise amid ‘remarkable’ UK sales performance
The Body Shop has reported an increase in sales and profits in its third-quarter, due to a “remarkable” performance in…
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15 November
Co-op announces David McKnight as new director
The Co-operative has confirmed the appointment of David McKnight as new managing director of the Federal Retail and Trading Services.…
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