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Jul- 2023 -7 July
LFL sales nudge up 1.9% in June, BDO finds
Like-for-like retail sales improved marginally in June, up 1.9%, according to new data from BDO LLP. The latest BDO’s high…
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7 July
Virgin Wines agrees strategic partnership with WH Smith
Virgin Wines has announced it has signed a new strategic partnership with WH Smith Travel which will see it stocked…
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7 July
Argos to close 100 stores over the next year
Argos is reportedly planning to shut down more stores next month as part of plans to close 100 sites over…
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7 July
Heatwave dampens June footfall
Footfall fell -1.9% in the five weeks from 28 May to 01 July 2023 as hot weather meant that shoppers…
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7 July
ProCook appoints new CEO
ProCook Group plc, the UK’s direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand, has announced the appointment of Lee Tappenden as the group’s CEO.…
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7 July
JD Sports to acquire remaining shares of ISRG for €500m
JD Sports has announced its intention to acquire the remaining 49.98% shares in Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) that are…
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6 July
Selfridges to launch Swap Shop this month
Selfridges has recently announced it will launch a Swap Shop by LOANHOOD, from 10th to 30th of July, in its…
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6 July
Dune London partners with Reskinned on take-back scheme
Dune London has announced a partnership with clothing repair and resale company Reskinned on the launch of a take-back programme. …
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6 July
Clarks names Under Armour’s Bob Neville as new UK & ROI MD
Clarks, the British shoe brand, has appointed Bob Neville as its new managing director for the United Kingdom and Republic…
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6 July
Nestware Holdings acquires UK Flooring Direct
Keswick Flooring, a subsidiary of Nestware Holdings, has announced the acquisition of UK Flooring Direct (UKFD) for an undisclosed sum.…
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