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Nov- 2023 -8 November
Poundland expands clothing offering across UK&I
Poundland owner Pepco Group has completed the transition to new clothing ranges at the discount retailer, bringing its family fashion…
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8 November
Bensons for Beds sees 7% sales rise despite ‘tough market conditions’
Bensons for Beds has reported a +7% LFL sales growth for the year ending 30 September 2023, despite tough market…
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7 November
Majestic opens small-format store in Crouch End
Majestic Wines has opened its newest 3,150 sq ft small-format store in Crouch End, which will carry the retailer’s full…
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6 November
Wilko to open first three concept stores before Christmas
Wilko will be opening five stores in Plymouth, Exeter and Luton before Christmas ahead of a wider roll out in…
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3 November
October washout sees footfall drop 5.7% in October
Footfall decreased 5.7% in October as wet weather negatively impacted consumers’ willingness to visit UK highstreets, according to the latest…
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Oct- 2023 -30 October
Cake Box appoints new chairman
Cake Box has announced the appointment of Martin Blair, currently non-executive director, as its new chairman. The appointment of Blair…
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27 October
Standalone Wilko stores to return to high street this year
Standalone Wilko stores are set to return to the high street and retail parks across Britain, including Northern Ireland for…
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25 October
ScS sales dip 0.4% below FY22 levels
ScS revealed that its sales were only 0.4% below the prior year for the 52 weeks ended 29 July, ending…
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23 October
Claire’s to relaunch new-look loyalty programme
Claire’s has announced the relaunch of its more than 18 million member loyalty programme under a new name and brand…
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20 October
Frasers ups Asos stake again to 23%
Frasers has again upped its stake in Asos to 23%, as it continues its investment in a number of UK…
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