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Aug- 2021 -5 August
Mike Ashley confirms plans to step down as head of Frasers
Mike Ashely has confirmed that he will step down as head of Frasers Group, as the business revealed its most…
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5 August
Next store staff step closer to equal pay victory
Next has conceded that it can compare the roles of its store workers and distribution centre and warehouse employees, bringing…
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3 August
Greggs to add 100 new stores as it returns to profit
Greggs has announced it plans to open 100 new stores this year after it revealed it had returned to profit…
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Jul- 2021 -30 July
One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals
More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to…
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29 July
NI to boost high street spending with £100 voucher
Northern Ireland economy minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £145m scheme that will give everyone aged 18 and over a…
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29 July
Mothercare losses widen to £21.4m
Mothercare has reported a wider pre-tax loss of £21.4m for the full-year ended 27 March 2021. Turnover also plummeted 47.9%…
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29 July
Pets at Home sees sales soar to £377.8m
Pets at Home has seen its first quarter revenues grow 25.7% to £377.8m as the retailer continues to witness a…
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28 July
PMI closes entire IQOS high street portfolio
Global tobacco company Philip Morris International has reportedly closed the entire UK portfolio of its recently opened IQOS shops. According…
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28 July
Shop prices decline will ‘not last forever’, BRC warns
Shop prices have continued to decline in July, but the lowering of prices may “not last forever” in the wake…
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27 July
Superdry opens new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street
Superdry has announced that it has agreed a deal to open a global flagship store on London’s Oxford Street this…
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