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Jul- 2023 -21 July
Wilko owners explore potential sale
The owners of Wilko are reportedly exploring a potential sale of the chain in a bid to rescue the group’s…
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20 July
Company Shop Group bolsters senior team
Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus stock, has recently bolstered its senior team with the appointment of…
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20 July
Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $4bn in latest funding round
Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand has reportedly raised $270m in its latest funding round which values the business at $4bn (£3bn),…
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20 July
John Lewis Fashion Rental trials new ‘Try It On’ service
John Lewis Fashion Rental has launched a new ‘Try It On’ service, a first for a UK rental site, in…
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20 July
FT Future of Retail: Delivering a more sustainable & seamless retail experience
The FT Future of Retail summit will return in 2023 with uniquely crafted panels, lightning talks and high-level keynote speakers…
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20 July
Amazon announces new £450m delivery centre in Stockton-on-Tees
Amazon has announced plans to open a new £450m fulfilment centre in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. The 464,000 sq ft fulfilment…
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20 July
Dunelm ups FY guidance after strong final quarter
Dunelm has seen full-year revenues rise by 6% to £1.64bn, after a period of “robust” growth in its final quarter,…
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20 July
Asda cuts prices on more than 200 products
Asda has announced price cuts on more than 200 own-label products as part of its ongoing support to help families…
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19 July
Red Run to open flagship store at Liverpool One
Women’s active streetwear brand, Red Run, is set to open its flagship store at Liverpool One this autumn. Trading from…
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19 July
Small businesses to be offered rent-free stores on Oxford Street
Westminster City Council has partnered with New West End Company to launch a new programme called Meanwhile On: Oxford Street,…
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