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Aug- 2024 -2 August
Hugo Boss sees profits and revenues fall in Q2
Hugo Boss has reported a 42% drop in operating profit (EBIT) to €70m (£59m) in Q2 2024 due to lower…
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2 August
Amazon Q2 sales fall short despite strong AWS growth
Amazon has seen net sales rise by 10% to $148bn (£116bn) in the second quarter, up from $134.4bn (£106bn) the…
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1 August
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q…
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1 August
BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the rate falling…
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1 August
Asda co-owner to invest £30m amid weakening market share
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa will reportedly invest £30m into the supermarket chain in a bid to mitigate its loss of…
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1 August
Next ups FY profit guidance amid strong summer sales
Next has raised its full-year profit guidance by £20m following a period of strong trading over the summer, as sales…
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1 August
ASA bans Debenhams advert after ‘misleading’ 60% off claim
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Debenhams advert for “misleading” customers about a “60% off” claim. On 9…
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1 August
Adidas revenues jump 11% in Q2
Adidas’ currency-neutral revenues increased 11% in the second quarter of 2024, driven by the “strong momentum of the underlying business”. …
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1 August
Pets at Home Q1 revenue up 1%
Pets at Home has announced that its total group revenue rose 1% up to £441.1m for the 16 weeks ended…
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
Morrisons extends partnership with Just Eat
Morrisons has expanded its partnership with Just Eat to include groceries from its supermarkets as well as deliveries from its…
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