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Oct- 2018 -31 October
‘Brexit anxieties’ lead to decrease in consumer confidence in October
Growth from Knowledge’s (GfK) long-running consumer confidence index decreased by one point to -10 in October 2018, amid consumer anxieties…
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31 October
Argos and John Lewis Christmas toy lists create surge in interest
A new study has found interest in this year’s “must-have” Christmas toys surged by almost eight times, following the publication…
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30 October
Sports Direct to rescue Evans Cycles with half of its stores to shutter
Sports Direct is to rescue Evans Cycles after it fell into administration on 7 September, with owner Mike Ashley saying…
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30 October
Seasalt bucks high street woes with sales and profits increase
Cornish fashion brand, Seasalt, has recorded record turnover and improved margins, signalling the “continuing growth momentum in the business”. Turnover…
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30 October
Selfridges opens in-store skate park
Selfridges has opened an indoor skate park in its London flagship store as part of refurbishment work in its menswear…
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29 October
HMV tops Amazon on physical music sales
HMV has overtaken Amazon for physical music sales, the entertainment retailer increased its market share to 28% during the 12…
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29 October
Chancellor to propose £900m rates relief plan for smaller retailers
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to announce a rates relief for retail SMEs and relax town planning rules on the…
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29 October
Oxford Street Strategy approved for public consultation
Westminster City Council’s Cabinet has has approved a new draft Oxford Street District Strategy to be taken forward for public…
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26 October
Schuh profits fall 9.6% following ‘lack-lustre festive sales period’
Footwear retailer Schuh has announced a pre-tax profit fall of 9.6% down to £15m for the previous financial year. The…
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25 October
Superdry founder looks to return to board
Superdry founder, Julian Dunkerton, has said that he want to return to the company’s board “in any capacity”. Dunkerton wants…
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