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Feb- 2024 -29 February
Majestic named exclusive UK distributor for Blake Lively’s drinks
Majestic has become the exclusive distributor of actress and entrepreneur Blake Lively’s drinks brands – Betty Buzz and Betty Booze…
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29 February
Half-term boost fails to save Feb footfall
Half-term failed to save footfall figures in February as it declined by -2.2% across UK retail destinations for the second…
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29 February
Central Co-op calls on gov to address ‘alarming rise’ in retail crime
Central Co-op is encouraging its members and customers to write to their local MPs and advocate for legislative reform that…
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28 February
UK’s largest retailers ‘greener but less focused on DE&I’, study finds
The UK’s largest retailers are stepping up their efforts to become greener but losing focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives…
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26 February
Next mulls Body Shop rescue bid
Next has reportedly approached administrators with plans to acquire some of The Body Shop’s assets, according to Sky News. The…
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22 February
Taxpayers to foot bill for Body Shop redundancies
Taxpayers are set to pay millions of pounds to laid off staff at The Body Shop as the restructuring of…
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16 February
NWEC calls for return to tax-free shopping as tourist spending gap widens
The New West End Company (NWEC) has called for the return of tax-free shopping as the gap between the number…
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15 February
Poundland to refurb 150 stores
Poundland has announced that it is set to commence refurbishments on 150 stores set to be completed by August this…
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14 February
Intimissimi opens new store on Kensington High Street
Oniverse Group, formerly known as Calzedonia Group, has announced the expansion of the Intimissimi brand in the UK with the…
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13 February
Wet weather sees footfall slump 5.2%
Heavy rain and snow across some parts of the UK saw footfall drop 5.2% across all retail destinations when compared…
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