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Apr- 2024 -4 April
‘Missed opportunity’ not ending tourist tax says NWEC chief
Dee Corsi, New West End Company (NWEC) chief executive, has called the government’s decision not to end the tourist tax…
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4 April
Co-op profits fall despite strong performance from food business
Co-op has revealed its group annual pre-tax profits decreased to £28m for 2023, down from £268m the previous year, as…
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4 April
Dobbies appoints new CMO
Garden centre retailer Dobbies has announced that Phil Thomas has joined the group as chief marketing officer. Thomas, who has…
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4 April
A.F. Blakemore appoints new chief people officer
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, has appointed Nicola McIntosh as its new chief people…
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4 April
Mytheresa mulls bid for Yoox Net-a-Porter
Mytheresa is reportedly among possible bidders who are looking to acquire underperforming ecommerce business Yoox Net-a-Porter from Swiss luxury group…
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3 April
Today’s news in brief-3/4/24
Amazon is reportedly discontinuing its Just Walk Out checkout system in US Amazon Fresh stores, opting instead for Dash Carts,…
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3 April
Zara to upsize flagship store at Liverpool One
Zara is set to significantly expand its flagship store at Liverpool One later this year. The Inditex-owned brand will be…
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3 April
Secret Sales acquires Germany’s Dress-For-Less
Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has continued its international expansion with the acquisition…
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3 April
Supermarket sales jump 5.4% in March
Total till sales at UK supermarkets grew 5.4% in the four weeks ended 23 March 2024, according to data from…
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3 April
Amazon to ditch Just Walk Out tech in US stores
Amazon is reportedly set to ditch its grab-and-go checkout system, Just Walk Out, across its US Amazon Fresh stores in…
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