News-In-Brief

Today’s news in brief-6/3/25

Pepco Group is considering the sale of Poundland as part of a strategic shift to focus on its Pepco brand,…

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Today’s news in brief-5/3/25

Walgreens Boots Alliance, owner of Boots, is in advanced talks with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners for a potential $10 billion…

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Today’s news in brief-4/3/25

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is close to approving Topps Tiles’ £9m acquisition of CTD Tiles after both companies…

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Today’s news in brief-3/3/25

Asda is set to scrap bonuses for over 10,000 managers as part of cost-cutting measures amid challenging trading conditions. The…

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Today’s news in brief-28/2/25

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to transform it into…

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Today’s news in brief-27/2/25

Aldi is consulting on a head office restructuring plan that could put 350 jobs at risk, primarily affecting buying, finance,…

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Today’s news in brief-26/2/25

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that one in 10 part-time retail jobs, equating to up to 160,000 roles,…

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Today’s news in brief-25/2/25

The UK government is set to introduce stricter measures to combat retail and street crime through a new Crime and…

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Today’s news in brief-24/2/25

Shein, the global online fashion retailer, saw its profits plummet by 40% to $1bn in 2024. The company faced a…

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Today’s news in brief-21/2/25

UK retail sales saw a 1.7% rise in January 2025, driven primarily by a 5.6% surge in food sales, the…

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