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Jul- 2024 -22 July
Today’s news in brief
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to significantly increase its stake in Selfridges. Currently holding 10%, PIF has…
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22 July
Cotton Traders sees sales and profits dip amid ‘challenging conditions’
British heritage fashion brand, Cotton Traders, has seen its FY23 operating profit fall 9.9% to £9.8m in what it called…
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22 July
Holland and Barrett unveils first London ‘H&Bean’ cafe
UK-based wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has started trialling its first London-based H&Bean cafe concessions at its Victoria Street street…
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22 July
Hammerson offloads Value Retail stake for £1.5bn
Hammerson will be disposing of its entire interest in Value Retail – the Bicester Village owner – to Silver Bidco…
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22 July
Homebase owner considers sale amid interest from The Range
Homebase owner Hilco Capital is reportedly considering a sale after it was approached from The Range for the DIY retailer,…
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22 July
Saudi wealth fund looks to up Selfridges stake to 50%
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has reportedly made an offer to raise its stake in Selfridges from 10% to 50%,…
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22 July
John Lewis launches repair service trial with Timpson Group
John Lewis has announced a trial where customers can bring their garments, accessories and a selection of homeware back to…
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19 July
Aldi tops Britain’s ‘most popular’ supermarket poll
Aldi has been named as the nation’s “most popular” supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three…
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19 July
Retail sales fall by 1.2% in June
UK retail sales volumes fell 1.2% in June 2024 as poor weather conditions for the time of year continued, according…
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19 July
Carpetright rival close to rescue deal
Carpetright competitor, Tapi, is reportedly close to striking a deal to acquire the retailer out of administration, according to The…
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