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Apr- 2023 -20 April
WH Smith revenues soar 41% amid rebound in travel
WH Smith has welcomed a strong performance in the first half of the year, with revenues rising by 41% to…
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13 April
BRC calls for business rates freeze amid Labour’s high street rescue plan
The British Retail Consortium has responded to Labour’s five-point plan to revitalise high streets by calling for a permanent freeze…
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11 April
Footfall surges 18.6% on Good Friday
Good Friday footfall (up to 5pm) has provided a welcome boost to retailers as it surged by 18.6% compared with…
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11 April
UK retail sales jump 5.1% in March
Total retail sales in the UK were up 5.1% in March according to data from the British Retail Consortium and…
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11 April
Poundstretcher eyes stock market listing
Poundtsretcher is reportedly eyeing a floatation on the stock market, The Mail On Sunday has reported. According to City sources,…
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10 April
Wilko collapses into administration, 12,000 jobs at risk
High street homeware retailer Wilko has collapsed into administration, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. In an open letter confirming…
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6 April
Footfall falls 2.8% in March
March delivered an unexpected shock for retailers as footfall across all UK retail destinations dropped by -2.8% compared with February,…
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3 April
The Fragrance Shop to open flagship store on London’s Oxford Street
The Fragrance Shop has confirmed it is to open a brand new flagship global experiential store on Oxford Street later…
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Mar- 2023 -20 March
Home Bargains owner pockets £20m dividend despite falling profits
The billionaire owner of Home Bargains received more than £20m in dividends last year despite the company’s profits falling 26%,…
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16 March
Superdrug raises pay for newly-qualified pharmacists
Superdrug has announced a pay increase for newly-qualified pharmacists that will see their wages rise to £50k. The news comes…
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