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Jul- 2024 -9 July
Cold weather chills consumer spending in June
UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in June 2023,…
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5 July
Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June
Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased…
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1 July
Former Mothercare boss among The Body Shop bidders
Several private equity giants are reportedly eyeing a rescue bid for The Body Shop’s high street business, The Telegraph has…
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1 July
Boots chief to depart after sale plans shelved
Boots managing director Sebastien James is set to quit his role after its owner shelved plans to sell the retailer.…
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Jun- 2024 -28 June
Boots sees 13th straight quarter of market share growth
Boots has revealed that it has posted a 13th consecutive quarter of market share growth for the three months ended…
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26 June
Dominic Chappell ordered to pay £50m over BHS collapse
Former owner of BHS Dominic Chappell has been ordered to pay at least £50m to cover the losses incurred by…
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21 June
Card Factory to engage shareholders after AGM revolt
Card Factory has announced that it will engage with shareholders after a revolt over the reelection of its chair. The…
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21 June
UK retail sales jump 2.9% in May
UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to…
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20 June
The Perfume Shop sales rise 4% in run up to Father’s Day
UK specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has hailed an “outstanding” sales period for Father’s Day with a record 225,397…
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10 June
Labour vows to overhaul business rates system
The Labour party has vowed to overhaul the current business rates system should it be victorious in the general election.…
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