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May- 2024 -8 May
Amazon to create over 2000 jobs with new Northampton warehouse
Amazon has announced plans to build a new multi-million pound warehouse at the SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, resulting in more…
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8 May
Boohoo losses hit £160m amid sales slump
Boohoo losses have widened to £159.9m in its full-year results, up from a previous loss of £90.7m, as revenues fell…
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8 May
Carpetright announces restructuring, 70 jobs at risk
Carpetright has announced restructuring plans across a number of departments to “better support regional stores and digital plans”. A staff…
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7 May
Today’s news in brief
The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals a 4% year-on-year decrease in total UK retail sales for April. Non-food sales…
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7 May
Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket in April
Aldi was officially the UK’s cheapest supermarket in April, according to the latest findings from consumer group Which?. Despite claims…
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7 May
Co-op opens new branch in New Romney
Co-op has opened its newest store to serve and support the community in the market town of New Romney, Kent. …
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7 May
The White Company profits dip 1.3%
The White Company has revealed that its profit before tax fell slightly from £32.6m down to £32.2m for the 52…
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7 May
The Fragrance Group sees 6.1% rise in LFL sales
The Fragrance Shop has hailed “exceptional” end-of-year results for the 12 months to 1 April 2024 with a 6.1% like-for-like…
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7 May
Retail sales fall 4% in April
UK total retail sales decreased by 4% YOY in April, against a growth of 5.1% in April 2023, according to…
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7 May
Zalando revenues hit €2.2bn in Q1
Zalando has seen revenues increase to €2.2bn (£1.8bn) for the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax…
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