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Oct- 2018 -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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25 October
ScS to pull concessions from House of Fraser
Furniture and floorings retail chain, ScS, has announced it will cease trading within House of Fraser stores in its trading…
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24 October
B&M acquires French discount retailer Paminvest SAS
B&M has announced the acquisition of French firm Paminvest SAS, a discount retail group operating 95 stores under the trading…
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23 October
New West End Company issues ‘stark’ warning to government over tax-free shopping
The New West End Company (NWEC) has issued a “stark” warning to the government over tax-free shopping in a joint…
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22 October
C.Banner considers sale of Hamley’s
C.Banner is said to be considering the sale of Hamley’s a week after it posted a 2016 fall from £1.7m…
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19 October
Intu considering John Whitaker’s £2.8bn takeover bid
Shopping centre owner Intu has announced that it is considering a £2.8bn takeover bid from John Whittaker. Whittaker currently owns…
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18 October
Games Workshop warns of ‘coming uncertainties’ leading to 8% share slip
Games Workshop has issued a warning of “coming uncertainties” in the rest of the 2018/19 financial year, shares in the…
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18 October
Retail sector ‘to face £186.45m business rates increase next April’
Retail firms will see business rates increase by £186.45 next April for the year 2019/20, according to real estate advisor…
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16 October
Claire’s rubbishes ‘false’ CVA rumours
Jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s has denied claims that it is considering the closure of some of its UK stores.…
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