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May- 2024 -23 May
Today’s news in brief-23/5/24
The Very Group’s pre-tax losses narrowed to £2.1m for the 39-week period ending March 30, down from £11.7m the previous…
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23 May
Amazon partners with Unilever and Kimberly-Clark to help families experiencing poverty
Amazon has teamed up with Unilever and Kimberly-Clark to deliver over 100,000 hygiene products to families experiencing poverty across the…
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23 May
John Lewis Partnership to hire over 300 care experienced young people
The John Lewis Partnership has announced its ambition to hire more than 300 care experienced young people by January 2025…
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23 May
The Very Group losses narrow to £2.1m
The Very Group pre-tax losses narrowed to £2.1m in the 39-week period ended 30 March, down from a loss of…
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23 May
Temu owner sales rocket 131% in Q1
The owner of Temu, PDD Holdings, has welcomed a strong first quarter of trading as sales rocketed 131% to RMB86.8bn…
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23 May
Smart Toys and Games acquires Wow Toys
Belgian puzzles and games company Smart Toys and Games has announced the acquisition of Wow Toys company (NAD Developments Limited).…
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23 May
Games Workshop appoints new finance director
Games Workshop has announced that Elizabeth Harrison has been appointed as finance director subject to board approval. Harrison joined Games…
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23 May
TJX net sales hits $12.5bn in Q1
TK Maxx owner, TJX, has reported that net sales across the group hit $12.5bn (£9.8bn) during the first quarter ended…
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22 May
General election called for 4 July
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July. The prime minister…
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22 May
Mango opens new store in Angel Central
Fashion brand Mango has announced the opening of a new location at Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination located…
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