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Aug- 2023 -25 August
Sparc Group agrees strategic partnership with Shein
Sparc Group Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with Shein, the global integrated online marketplace for fashion, beauty and lifestyle…
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25 August
Quiz non-exec director steps down
Fast fashion brand Quiz has announced that non-executive director Charlotte O’Sullivan intends to step down from the board of directors…
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25 August
John Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 roles
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it is recruiting for more than 10,000 new roles. Of the new roles,…
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25 August
HMV owner makes last-ditch bid for Wilko
Canadian businessman Doug Putman has reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to rescue parts of Wilko in a move that could…
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25 August
UK consumer confidence improves in August as inflation falls
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index was up five points to -25 in August, compared with -44 in August 2022. UK consumers’…
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24 August
Asda announces £23m investment to lower its prices
Asda has recently announced price cuts on 425 branded and own-label products as part of its continued support for families…
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24 August
Abercrombie & Fitch raises guidance as Hollister brand boosts sales
Abercrombie and Fitch has increased its full-year outlook ranges on sales and operating margin after its Hollister brand helped boost…
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24 August
Aldi calls for Wilko staff to apply for over 6,000 roles
Aldi has called upon staff at Wilko to get in touch with the company about jobs amid the news that…
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24 August
Mulberry appoints new non-executive director
British luxury brand Mulberry has announced the appointment of Leslie Serrero as an additional independent non-executive director, following the conclusion…
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24 August
Majority of Wilko stores to close ‘within weeks’
The majority of remaining Wilko stores are set to shutter “within weeks” and redundancies are expected to begin after the…
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