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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Aug- 2024 -15 August
Victoria’s Secret appoints Hillary Super as new CEO
Victoria’s Secret has appointed Hiillary Super as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective 9…
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15 August
Amazon cleared for delivery drone trial
Amazon has been given permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to trial drones beyond a human controller’s line of…
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14 August
Today’s news in brief-14/8/24
Inflation in the UK increased to 2.2% in July 2024, up from 2% the previous month, driven by less significant…
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14 August
Avon UK owner files bankruptcy to avoid $1bn debt
The owner of Avon in the UK, Europe and Latin America, Avon Products Inc (API), has filed for Chapter 11…
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14 August
Inflation rises to 2.2% due to energy prices
Inflation increased for the first time this year in July, as energy prices fell less than they did a year…
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14 August
John Lewis to cut 150 roles as part of realignment plan
John Lewis is set to cut more than 150 jobs as part of a realignment plan that will see it…
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14 August
Amazon opens £500m fulfilment centre in Leeds
Amazon has officially opened a £500m “state-of-the-art” fulfilment centre at Gateway45 in Leeds, which will employ more than 2,000 people…
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14 August
Fanatics renews long-term FA partnership amid surge in merch sales
Global digital sport platform Fanatics and The Football Association (FA) have announced a long-term renewal and expansion to their wide-ranging…
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13 August
Today’s news in breif-13/8/24
UK wage growth has fallen to a two-year low, with wages excluding bonuses growing by 5.4% in the three months…
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13 August
UK wage growth falls to two-year low
Wages excluding bonuses in the UK grew by 5.4% in the three months ended 30 June 2024, the lowest growth…
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