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Nov- 2018 -19 November
London’s West End remains ‘best-performing’ European shopping destination
London’s West End has retained its position as the best-performing retail centre in Europe, according to figures from independent retail…
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16 November
Retail sales slow in October after summer of strong growth
The quantity of items bought in retail sales in October fell by 0.5% when compared with September 2018, according to…
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16 November
Superdrug warned by ASA over ‘free gifts’
Superdrug has been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a ‘free gift’ promotion which offered a free hand…
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15 November
Beyonce cuts ties with Topshop following Philip Green allegations
Beyonce has bought Philip Green out of the athleisure clothing line Ivy Park which was co-founded by Topshop, meaning the…
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14 November
London’s New Bond Street named ‘most expensive’ European high street
London’s New Bond Street has been named as the most expensive European shopping location for rental value and the third…
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14 November
Blue Inc ‘close to administration’
Blue Inc is reportedly looking for a buyer to help the men’s fashion chain avoid falling into administration. The chain…
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13 November
House of Fraser could see ‘significant’ number of further store closures
House of Fraser is set for a “significant” number of further store closures after landlords reportedly refused to agree to…
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13 November
B&M posts double-digit sales and profit growth
B&M has announced a double-digit increase in both group revenues and profit before tax in the 26 week period ending…
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13 November
EU rules could ‘thwart’ Hammond’s business rates promise
Hammond’s plan to help high streets through a near £1bn, two year business rates cut, is set to be thwarted…
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12 November
Forecasts predict £99bn retail sales increase during ‘golden quarter’
Total UK retail sales in Q4 are expected to rise by 2% to £98.8bn for the three months to the…
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