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May- 2024 -29 May
ScS chief executive to step down
The chief executive of specialist furniture retailer ScS Steve Carson is stepping down from his role, City AM has reported. …
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28 May
Today’s news in brief-28/5/24
Shop price inflation has returned to normal levels, with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reporting a decrease in annual shop…
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28 May
M&S and Next eye The Body Shop rescue deal
Both M&S and Next are reportedly considering launching rescue bids for the embattled retailer The Body Shop, as administrators get…
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28 May
Ted Baker lender expressed ‘concern’ over administrators
Ted Baker’s largest lender, Secure Trust Bank, has fallen out with its administrators over an alleged conflict of interest, according…
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28 May
Gov should be talking about ‘falling apprenticeships’, says John Lewis boss
The outgoing chair of John Lewis, Dame Sharon White, has claimed that the government should be discussing the reasons why…
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28 May
Victorian Plumbing revenues dip to £144.6m in H1
Victorian Plumbing’s revenues dipped 1% to £144.6m in the six month period ended 31 March. Gross profits were up 8%…
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28 May
Boohoo shareholders to revolt over exec bonuses
Boohoo is facing a backlash from its investors after awarding millions of pounds in bonuses to executives despite widened losses,…
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28 May
Shop price inflation returns to ‘normal levels’, BRC finds
Shop price annual inflation eased from 0.8% in April to 0.6% in May, according to the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC)…
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24 May
Today’s news in brief-24/5/24
In April, retail sales volumes dropped by 2.3% following a 0.2% decline in March, primarily due to ongoing wet weather,…
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24 May
Ryman Design opens new store in Edinburgh
High-street stationer Ryman has announced the launch of a new Ryman Design Store, set to open in Edinburgh today (24…
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