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Jun- 2024 -7 June
Sainsbury’s unveils Klarna partnership
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it has struck a deal with buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna for the use of its product. The…
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7 June
BIRA leads £1bn damages claim against Amazon for UK retailers
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has brought forward a £1bn pound damages claim against Amazon on behalf of retailers…
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7 June
MRI Software to provide AI footfall data for Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett has revealed a partnership with retail property technology group MRI Software, which will provide the retailer with…
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7 June
Dunelm non-executive director exits
Dunelm has announced that Arja Taaveniku, an independent non-executive director of the company, has informed the board of her decision…
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7 June
Second Morrisons strike called off after improved pay offer
Planned industrial action that was due to take place at Morrisons warehouses in Northwich and Wakefield from 13 June to…
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6 June
Today’s news in brief-6/6/24
Andrew Fisher, a long-serving director at Marks & Spencer (M&S), is resigning following the company’s hiring of Alison Dolan, CFO…
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6 June
N Brown returns to profit despite weakened sales
N Brown has posted a profit-before-tax of £5.3m, up from a loss of £71.1m, for the year ended 2 March…
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6 June
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Champion
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development, marketing, and entertainment platform, has signed a binding agreement to purchase the Champion…
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6 June
Tesco launches ‘one-stop shop’ online marketplace
Tesco has announced the launch of Marketplace, which will give customers the opportunity to shop thousands of products from its…
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6 June
M&S director to step down following CFO appointment
A long-serving director at M&S is reportedly quitting the company’s board following news it has poached the CFO of another…
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