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Jul- 2019 -23 July
Lego Group to open two new stores this year
The Lego Group is bringing two new stores to Birmingham’s Bull Ring and Southampton West Quay Shopping Centre. The two…
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23 July
McColl’s profits plummet by 91%
Convenience store and newsagents McColl’s has reported a 91% decline in pre-tax profits for the six months to 26 May,…
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22 July
Philip Day places bid for Jack Wills
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day has put in an initial bid to acquire fashion retailer Jack Wills. It has…
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22 July
Former Ted Baker boss considering private equity buy-out
Ray Kelvin, founder and former CEO of Ted Baker, is rumoured to be considering a private equity buy-out of the…
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19 July
Capital and Regional appoints former Debenhams director
Retail property investors Capital and Regional, has appointed former Debenhams director of group property as its new commercial director. Prior…
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18 July
Asos issues profit warning amid ‘operational issues’
Online retailer Asos has issued its third profit warning this year, on the release of its trading statement for the…
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18 July
Hotel Chocolat revenues jump 14%
Chocolate retailer Hotel Chocolat Group has reported a 14% increase in revenue to £132m for the year ending 30 June…
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17 July
Nine retailers to open on Broadgate development
Nine retailers are set to open stores on the Broadgate development just outside Liverpool Street Station. Chocolatier, Charbonnel et Walker…
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17 July
Claire’s announces new CEO
Jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s has appointed Ryan Vero as its new CEO, which will see interim CEO Kevin Corning…
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16 July
Around 16% of UK shops lie empty according to FOI
Corporate restructuring advisor Duff and Phelps has revealed that close to 16% of all UK retail and shop outlets remain…
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