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Apr- 2024 -17 April
Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021
Inflation slowed to 3.2% in March, down from 3.4% the prior month, as inflation fell to its lowest annual rate…
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17 April
Getir mulls asset sales amid restructuring talks
Grocery delivery app, Getir, is reportedly considering a number of asset sales as part of restructuring talks, according to Sky…
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17 April
BRC calls on PCC candidates to ‘get tough’ on retail crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates to commit to three pledges that…
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16 April
Today’s news in brief-16/4/24
Superdry has announced a restructuring plan targeting rent reductions across 39 UK stores. The company, seeking to secure its future…
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16 April
Primark lowers prices on hundreds of kidswear items
Primark is lowering prices on hundreds of its essential kids clothing and accessories as the retailer reaffirms its commitment to…
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16 April
Bath and Body Works opens first London store in Westfield
US retailer Bath and Body Works opened its first London location in Westfield this April, following the success of its…
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16 April
Marks Electrical FY sales hit record £114.3m
Online white goods retailer Marks Electrical has reported record full-year revenues of £114.3m for the 12 months ended 31 March…
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16 April
Superdry seeks rent reductions as part of restructuring plan
Superdry has revealed its restructuring plan as it seeks reductions in rent across 39 of its UK stores. Furthermore, the…
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16 April
B&M expects profits to hit top end as revenues jump 10%
B&M has forecast its full-year profits to hit the top end of its previous guidance after it revealed a 10%…
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16 April
Dr Martens CEO to step down as US revenues decline
Dr Martens has revealed that CEO Kenny Wilson will step down this year, as the shoe retailer expects its USA…
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