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Jan- 2025 -28 January
HMV owner eyes bid for WH Smith’s high street arm
The owner of HMV is reportedly considering snapping up WH Smith’s high street arm, after the retailer this week confirmed…
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27 January
Bestway Retail announces new partnership with operator James Retail
Bestway Retail has announced a new long-term partnership with James Retail, the 40-strong nationwide Convenience and Travel interchange operator, owned…
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27 January
The Original Factory Shop nears sale to Baaj Capital
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is close to being sold after more than 17 years of ownership of private equity…
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27 January
Lakeland owner brings chain to market ahead of tax rises
The family behind kitchenware retailer, Lakeland, has reportedly recruited advisers to explore a sale after more than 60 years as…
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27 January
Hotel Chocolat to open 25 stores this year amid record Xmas sales
Hotel Chocolat posted record UK Christmas sales for the 4 weeks to 29 December and has revealed it is set…
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27 January
WH Smith explores sale of high street arm
WH Smith has confirmed that it is exploring the potential sale of its high street stores as it looks to…
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24 January
The Works maintains guidance as HY revenues rise 1.3% to £124m
The Works is maintaining its full-year guidance as total revenues rose 1.3% to £124.2m in the first half of FY25,…
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22 January
Flying Tiger Copenhagen to open new store at Trafford Centre
Danish variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen will open a new store at Trafford Centre on 14 February. The new 1,500…
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22 January
Waterstones profits quadruple to £43m as office workers return
Waterstones has seen pre-tax profits rise from £11.2m to £42.9m in the year to 27 April 2024, whilst reporting a…
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21 January
Shoe Zone profits fall in ‘year of two halves’
Shoe Zone has revealed that its profit before tax fell to £10.1m for the year ended 28 September 2024, down…
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