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Jun- 2023 -8 June
The White Company begins search for new London stores
The White Company has launched a search for five new London stores as part of its plans to expand, Drapers…
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8 June
John Lewis chair pledges return to profit before 2026
Sharon White, chair of the John Lewis Partnership, has promised that the company will return to profit before 2026, in…
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6 June
Retail sales slow despite bank holiday boost
The ONS has reported that UK total retail sales increased by 3.9% in the four weeks between 30 April and…
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May- 2023 -31 May
WHSmith raises guidance ahead of summer
WHSmith has announced that it is raising its profit guidance for FY23 as it hedges its bets on a strong…
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31 May
Summer bank holiday boosts UK footfall by 5.4%
Over the May summer bank holiday weekend, footfall increased by 5.4% across all UK retail destinations, according to the latest…
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31 May
B&M FY profits fall by 17% to £436m
B&M has reported that pre-tax profits fell by 17% to £436m in FY23, down from £525m the prior year. Despite…
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30 May
New Look names Deloitte to advise on £100m debt refinancing
New Look has reportedly appointed Deloitte to advise on its options for refinancing a £100m debt that is due to…
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26 May
Mango to open 13 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced an expansion across the south and centre of the UK, with 13 planned store openings over the…
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26 May
April retail sales rise by 0.5%
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that retail sales volumes rose by an estimated 0.5% in April, following a…
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25 May
Jeroboams to open tenth location
Jeroboams, London’s local wine merchant, has signed to open a new store at 336 King’s Road, marking its tenth location…
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