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Feb- 2018 -9 February
UK high street sees ‘glacial growth’ in January
In the month of January, total like-for-like sales were up by 0.6% compared to 0.1% for the same month last…
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9 February
New Look MD steps down following profit loss
The managing director of fashion retailer New Look has departed the company after five years in the position. This follows…
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8 February
Debenhams puts 320 jobs at risk with new cost-cutting drive
Fashion retailer Debenhams has announced a new cost cutting drive that could put 320 positions at risk of redundancy. The…
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7 February
Poundland Christmas Elf campaign banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Poundland’s ‘Elf Behaving Badly’ campaign following the numerous complaints it received. The…
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7 February
Warren Evans goes into administration
Bed and furniture retailer Warren Evans has gone into administration putting its 14 stores and one factory at risk. The…
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7 February
Brits set to spend £650m on Valentine’s Day
Brits are forecasted to spend £650 million this Valentine’s Day, according to research from Mintel. Last year £620 million was…
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5 February
2,000 Homebase jobs in doubt amid up to 40 closures
Up to 2,000 jobs could be axed at DIY retailer Homebase after it announced the potential closure of 40 stores.…
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1 February
Morrisons to cut 1,500 store manager positions
Morrisons has announced plans to cut more than 1,500 store manager positions across the UK as part of a restructuring.…
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Jan- 2018 -31 January
HSBC names Charlie Nunn CEO of retail banking, wealth management
Banking group HSBC has appointmented Charlie Nunn as the new CEO of retail banking and wealth management. Nunn was…
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31 January
Hundreds of jobs at risk as M&S announces store closures
Marks and Spencer has announced plans to close 14 of its stores this year in a move which will affect…
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