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Sep- 2019 -20 September
High Court rejects legal challenge against Debenhams CVA
The High Court has rejected the legal challenge against Debenhams proposed CVA, which was funded by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct.…
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19 September
Next profits boosted by continued online growth in H1
Fashion retailer Next has recorded a 2.7% rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 2019, aided by a…
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19 September
CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning…
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18 September
Sports Direct to ‘ignore’ deadline in hunt for new auditor
Sports Direct is still searching for a new auditor, amid reports that it could be forced to consult the government…
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18 September
Kingfisher sales slip in H1 results
DIY retailer Kingfisher has reported a 0.9% decrease in total sales for the six months ended 31 July 2019. Retail…
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18 September
Vodafone extends franchise operation with 24 new high streets stores
Vodafone is set to take on at least 24 empty premises by the end of this year and fit them…
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17 September
One in 20 workers not receiving holiday pay, research reveals
Around one in 20 workers in the UK are not receiving any holiday entitlement, according to a recent study by…
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17 September
French Connection losses narrow in H1
Fashion retailer French Connection has reported a reduction in its pre-tax losses for the six month period to 31 July…
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16 September
Clintons calls in KPMG as it mulls over potential sale
Greetings card retailer Clintons has called in advisers from KPMG as its owners explore a potential sale of the business.…
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16 September
Schuh to seek rental reductions
Footwear retailer Schuh has become the latest retailer to ask landlords for rent reductions across its retail estate, after it…
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