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Jul- 2019 -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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16 July
Burberry revenues surge in Q1 results
Fashion retailer Burberry has reported a 4% increase in retail revenue to £498m for the 13 weeks ending 29 June,…
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16 July
Arcadia receives challenges on CVAs from US property group
Philip Green’s Arcadia has received a challenge from two legal entities of US property group Vornado, in relation to the…
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15 July
Retail footfall ‘slumps’ in June
Footfall declined by 2.9% in June, attributed to the “exceptional and ongoing disruptive political and economic period”, according to retail…
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15 July
Sports Direct delays FY results amid House of Fraser ‘complexities’
Shares in Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct have fallen by 11% in early trading this morning after it delayed its full-year…
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15 July
Sports Direct increases stake in Game to 84%
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has moved a step closer to purchasing video game retailer Game, after it increased its stake…
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12 July
Hobbycraft revenues exceed £100m in full year results
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has reported a 5.4% increase in total revenue to £177.7m for the year ending 17…
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12 July
Marks and Spencer’s fashion boss departs
Marks and Spencer has announced the departure of Jill McDonald as managing director of clothing and home after two years…
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