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Apr- 2023 -21 April
UK consumer confidence increases by six points, says GfK
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index was up six points in April and is now at -30, compared to -38 in April…
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21 April
Tesco to open Coronation-themed pub in May
Tesco will be opening its first-ever pub, The King in the Castle, next month for 4 and 5 May in…
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21 April
Poundland owner sees revenues rise 23% in H1
Pepco Group, the owner of Poundland, has welcomed “encouraging” results in its second quarter and first half of trading despite…
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20 April
Retailers urge government for recycling reform
Retailers are calling on the government to urgently rethink its proposed recycling reforms due to concerns that the Extended Producer…
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20 April
Lush raises staff pay in line with Living Wage Foundation
Lush Cosmetics has increased wages for staff in the UK this month as an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer. The…
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20 April
Dunelm Q3 sales up 6% after moving winter sale
Dunelm has announced that its sales have risen 6% to £423m, up from £399m, for the 13 weeks to 1…
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20 April
David’s Bridal enters administration
David’s Bridal UK has entered administration after its US owner filed for bankruptcy. David’s Bridal UK Ltd is a subsidiary…
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20 April
WH Smith revenues soar 41% amid rebound in travel
WH Smith has welcomed a strong performance in the first half of the year, with revenues rising by 41% to…
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20 April
Mulberry revenues in line with expectations for FY23
Mulberry has revealed that for the financial year ended 1 April trading was in line with the group’s expectations, with…
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20 April
The Body Shop CEO steps down after five years
The Body Shop chief executive David Boynton has recently announced he will step down after working with the company for…
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