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Mar- 2024 -14 March
Poundland to start TV ad campaign to showcase new ranges
Poundland has confirmed it will start advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for…
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13 March
Local business partnership forms in Dorset to quash retail crime
Local businesses in Dorset have united with police and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to tackle antisocial behaviour and…
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12 March
Ann Summers profits hit £61.8m in FY23
Ann Summers has reported that gross profits for the 53-week period to 1 July 2023 hit £61.8m, spelling a 3%…
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11 March
HMV owner considers Body Shop rescue bid
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly considering a bid to acquire the body shop from its administrators. According to The…
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8 March
Majestic opens latest small-format store in Marlow
Majestic has opened the doors to its newest small-format store in Marlow ahead of the four-day Easter weekend. The 2,200…
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5 March
Greggs profits and sales soar in FY23
Greggs has reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2023, compared with £148.3m from the…
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Feb- 2024 -29 February
Majestic named exclusive UK distributor for Blake Lively’s drinks
Majestic has become the exclusive distributor of actress and entrepreneur Blake Lively’s drinks brands – Betty Buzz and Betty Booze…
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29 February
Half-term boost fails to save Feb footfall
Half-term failed to save footfall figures in February as it declined by -2.2% across UK retail destinations for the second…
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29 February
Central Co-op calls on gov to address ‘alarming rise’ in retail crime
Central Co-op is encouraging its members and customers to write to their local MPs and advocate for legislative reform that…
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28 February
UK’s largest retailers ‘greener but less focused on DE&I’, study finds
The UK’s largest retailers are stepping up their efforts to become greener but losing focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives…
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