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Jan- 2024 -25 January
Halfords maintains FY guidance despite weak December sales
Halfords has maintained its full-year guidance despite December sales being “much weaker” than expected. In its third quarter, total revenues…
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25 January
White Stuff to open new flagship store in Liverpool
Lifestyle brand White Stuff has announced it is set to open a new flagship store at Liverpool One in the…
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25 January
JD.com partners with Evri on European brand expansion in China
Chinese marketplace JD.com has announced a partnership with Evri in its effort to offer European brands more access to its…
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25 January
Puma sales dip in 2023 due to Argentinian peso devaluation
Puma achieved full-year currency-adjusted sales growth of 6.6%, with preliminary 2023 sales of €8.6bn (£7.3bn) due to the devaluation of…
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24 January
Today’s news in brief-24/1/24
The Chair of B&M, Peter Bamford, has confirmed his retirement this calendar year after serving in the role since March…
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24 January
ProCook announces commitment to Real Living Wage
ProCook has announced today its commitment to paying at least the Real Living Wage for all colleagues, reflecting its ongoing…
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24 January
Manchester Arndale to secure more leasing transactions in 2024
Manchester Arndale shopping centre is set to add to its retail, leisure and eatery line-up this year, following a successful…
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24 January
Quiz blames inflation amid Xmas sales dip
Fashion retailer Quiz has blamed “inflationary pressures” for negatively impacting its sales performance during Christmas trading as its group sales…
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24 January
Bridgepoint to acquire RoC Skincare
Bridgepoint has announced a strategic investment in RoC Skincare (RoC) from the brand’s existing backer, Gryphon Investors for an undisclosed…
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24 January
BRC launches ‘Manifesto for Retail’ ahead of General Election
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced the launch of its “Manifesto for Retail” ahead of the anticipated General Election…
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