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Feb- 2019 -7 February
Superdry reports ‘subdued’ store and online sales
Superdry has reported that store and online sales over the 13 week period ending 26 January were “subdued”. The Japanese-inspired…
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6 February
Currys PC World scolded by ASA over 10% off sale
Currys PC World has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a “10% off marked price” sale, which…
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6 February
Brighthouse to close 30 stores
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has announced it is to close 30 stores putting up to 350 jobs at risk. The news…
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6 February
Poundland sells 20,000 engagement rings in a week
Discount retailer, Poundland has announced it has sold 20,000 of its £1 engagement rings within a week of going on…
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5 February
Carpetright CFO to step down as sales fall
Carpetright has reported its like-for-like sales “remained negative” during the 13 week period ending 26 January and also revealed its…
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5 February
Oliver Bonas to open eight new stores in 2019
Fashion and jewellery retailer Oliver Bonas will open eight new stores in 2019, creating at least 80 new jobs as…
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5 February
HMV bought by Sunrise Records
HMV has been bought by Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records, the deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs,…
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4 February
Mike Ashley acquires Sofa.com
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has acquired Sofa.com for a “nominal sum”, adding yet another business to his growing portfolio…
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4 February
Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV
Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The…
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1 February
Oddbins falls into administration
Off licence chain Oddbins has fallen into administration with parent company European Food Brokers (EFB) blaming the deterioration of the…
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