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May- 2024 -14 May
Today’s news in brief-14/5/24
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is intensifying efforts to sell the Boots chain, engaging advisers for preliminary discussions with potential buyers.…
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14 May
WHSmith launches new own-brand food range
WHSmith has launched Smith’s Family Kitchen, a brand-new food to go range exclusively available in over 300 WHSmith UK travel…
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14 May
Boots owner steps up talks with potential buyers for chain
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the owner of Boots, has reportedly stepped up efforts to secure a potential buyer for the…
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14 May
Greggs sales rise 7.4% to £693m in Q1
Greggs has reported that like-for-like sales rose 7.4% to £693m during the first 19 weeks of 2024, as it remains…
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14 May
‘Police aren’t interested’ in tackling shoplifting, says M&S boss
Archie Norman, chairman of Marks and Spencer, has claimed that retailers should accept that “police aren’t interested” in tackling shoplifting…
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14 May
The British Footwear Association appoints new CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that Richard Shetliffe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Shetliffe…
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14 May
Currys ups full-year PBT guidance
Currys has revealed that it expects its full-year profit before tax to be between £115m-£120m, an increase from its previous…
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13 May
Today’s news in brief-13/5/24
The Very Group has named Nadhim Zahawi, former government minister and MP, as its new non-executive chair. Zahawi, who will…
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13 May
N Brown named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
N Brown Group has recently been named one by The Sunday Times Best as one of the best places to…
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13 May
Asda unveils plans for mixed-use redevelopment in North West London
Asda has unveiled plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of its 10-acre Park Royal site in North West London. The retailer…
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