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Jul- 2019 -25 July
CMA launches probe of JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of footwear retailer, Footasylum. Phase 1…
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24 July
Wyevale to sell sale six more centres to Blue Diamond
Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) has announced the sale of six centres to Blue Diamond, following the sale of nine centres…
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24 July
B&M revenues surge during first quarter
Discount retailer B&M has posted a revenue growth of 13.8 in Q1. Revenue relating to the period from 31 March…
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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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