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Sep- 2019 -13 September
A&B Pawnbrokers and Herbert Brown shutters UK stores
Albemarle & Bond Pawnbrokers (A&B Pawnbrokers) and Herbert Brown have shuttered stores across the country, in a sudden move that…
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12 September
91% of Sports Direct shareholders re-elect Mike Ashley
Over 90% of Sports Direct’s shareholders have voted in favour of founder Mike Ashley’s re-election as a director of the…
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12 September
Co-op profits dropped by almost 50% in H1
The Co-operative Group saw profits drop by almost 50% in the six months to July, as the firm’s funerals business…
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11 September
Labour pledges £10 minimum wage for all workers over 16
Jeremey Corbyn has pledged a £10 an hour minimum wage for all workers over 16 if his party is elected…
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11 September
Most valuable UK retailers ‘falling behind’ global rivals, study finds
The value growth of the UK’s top retail brands is “falling behind” that of the leading global retail brands, according…
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11 September
Inditex reports record net sales and revenue in H1
Inditex Group, owners of retail chain Zara has reported record revenue and net sales for the first half of 2019.…
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11 September
Store closures hit record levels in the first half of 2019
The number of stores closing down in the first six months of the year has reached its highest levels, with…
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10 September
JD Sports revenues jump 47% in wake of Finish Line acquisition
Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has reported a 47% increase in revenue to £2.7m for the 26 week period ending…
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10 September
Sports Direct among bidders for Links of London
Sports Direct is one of two final bidders attempting to buy jewellery brand Links of London from current owner Folli…
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9 September
H&M battles with landlords over rents
Fashion retailer H&M is battling with landlords over rent reductions, which could potentially see property owners bear the cost of…
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