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Jun- 2024 -14 June
BRC welcomes Labour manifesto
The BRC has welcomed Labour’s manifesto, saying it includes “many of the right policies” to help retail invest in the…
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14 June
Wolford appoints new chief executive
Wolford has announced that Regis Rimbert has been appointed as the group’s new chief executive, succeeding Silvia Azzali. Rimbert has…
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14 June
Crew Clothing partner with tech platform to streamline operations
Crew Clothing has expanded its partnership with cloud management solutions platform Cegid in order to improve operations across its store…
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13 June
Today’s news in brief-13/6/24
Singapore-based fashion retailer Shein has raised prices by over a third on core items to boost revenue ahead of its…
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13 June
Poundland launches rewards app in 62 Scotland stores
Poundland has officially launched its Poundland Perks app for the first time in 62 stores in Scotland. Poundland Perks is…
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13 June
Shein ups prices ahead of planned London IPO
Shein has increased its prices by over a third on some core items in an attempt to boost revenues ahead…
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13 June
Dr Martens secures new majority shareholder amid restructure
Dr Martens has revealed that Guernsey-based IngreGrsy Limited has acquired a 38.46% ownership stake in the British retailer. The announcement…
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13 June
Sainsbury’s launches EV charging loyalty scheme in UK first
Sainsbury’s has begun rolling out its fast EV charging service, Smart Charger, with which customers will be able to collect…
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13 June
Kingfisher unveils new decarbonisation targets for vendors
B&Q owner Kingfisher has unveiled “ambitious” decarbonisation targets for its vendors as part of an ongoing plan to reduce carbon…
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12 June
Today’s news in brief-12/6/24
The UK economy stalled in April 2024, showing no growth after a 0.4% increase in March, as wet weather significantly…
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