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Jan- 2025 -21 January
Today’s news in brief-21/1/25
Aldi has announced a significant pay increase for its store assistants, setting a new minimum hourly rate of £12.71, rising…
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21 January
Alo Yoga opens new store in Covent Garden
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its new UK location in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. Located at 25a Neal…
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21 January
Toolstation launches rapid UK delivery with TradeKart partnership
Toolstation is set to roll out its rapid delivery service to over 460 of its stores across the UK, following…
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21 January
THG Ingenuity appoints new CCO
THG Ingenuity has announced the appointment of Lucy Cooper as the new chief commercial officer. Cooper will play a pivotal…
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21 January
Aldi increases staff pay to highest hourly rate for supermarket workers
Aldi has announced its store assistants are set to receive a pay rise with hourly rates increasing to at least…
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21 January
Shoe Zone profits fall in ‘year of two halves’
Shoe Zone has revealed that its profit before tax fell to £10.1m for the year ended 28 September 2024, down…
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21 January
Mulberry financial director to step down
British luxury brand Mulberry has announced that Charles Anderson, group financial director, has notified the board of his intention to…
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21 January
Frozen food to see ‘meteoric rise’ in 2025, Iceland predicts
Iceland has forecast a rise in the popularity of frozen food, which will become a “big focus” in 2025 as…
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20 January
British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies in Newcastle
British Garden Centres has acquired the former Dobbies Gosforth site at Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. This strategic move…
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20 January
What can the luxury retail sector expect in 2025?
As we step into 2025, the luxury retail sector finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The industry, which witnessed a…
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