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Nov- 2023 -23 November
Rituals and Miniso open stores at Derbion
Midlands’ retail and leisure destination, Derbion, has announced that Rituals and Miniso have taken up leases. The news follows a…
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20 November
Go Outdoors revenues halve as operating costs bite
Go Outdoors profits almost halved from £21.5m to £13m for the year ending 28 January 2023. The retailer of outdoor…
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16 November
Mars acquires Hotel Chocolat for £534m
Mars has agreed to a takeover of Hotel Chocolat in a deal which values the business at £534m. The cash…
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13 November
Theft to cost retailers £7.9bn in 2023, study finds
It has been forecast that retail theft will cost UK retailers £7.9bn this year, according to new research by Thruvision…
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13 November
The Range losses widen to £11.7m in FY23
The Range has reported that losses have widened to £11.7m, falling more than 10% in the financial year ended 29…
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10 November
Majestic partners with Rest Less on over-50s staff recruitment
Majestic has announced a new partnership with Rest Less as part of a drive to attract a greater number of…
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9 November
The Works lowers guidance due to sales uncertainty
The Works has announced that it has lowered its full-year guidance to an adjusted EBITDA of approximately £6.0m due to…
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9 November
WH Smith revenues up 28% to £1.7bn in FY23
WH Smith has reported that total group revenues increased 28% to £1.7bn for the year ended 31 August, up from…
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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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