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Mar- 2023 -14 March
Fred Perry revenues up 10.4% in FY21
British sportswear brand Fred Perry has revealed that its revenues rose by 10.4% to £112.m in its full-year results, while…
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14 March
Virgin Wines launches business review as profits plummet
Virgin Wines has launched a full review of the business after profits tumbled to £0.1m in its half-year results, down…
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14 March
Retail jobs at lowest four quarter average in over a decade
The number of retail jobs in the UK was down to its lowest average four quarter level in over a…
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14 March
Sainsbury acquires 21 supermarkets in £431m deal
Sainsbury has announced the purchase of 21 supermarkets in a £431.5m deal from Supermarket Income REIT. In addition to the…
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13 March
UK retailers reassure investors amid Silicon Valley Bank collapse
UK retailers THG, Moonpig, and Naked Wines have moved to reassure investors of their financial security following the collapse of…
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13 March
Shein expected to raise £1.6bn for IPO
Fast fashion retailer Shein is set to raise £1.6bn in new funding ahead of a potential IPO in the United…
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13 March
Issa brothers mull sale of Asda properties as debt costs rise
The Issa brothers are reportedly planning to explore a sale of Asda’s £8.6bn property estate in a bid to tackle…
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13 March
Superdry appoints advisers to help cut costs
Superdry has appointed Interpath Advisory to help it cut costs after a number of profit warnings, according to reports from…
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13 March
Allbirds hires new chief financial officer
Allbirds has appointed Annie Mitchell, as chief financial officer, effective April 24, 2023. She will replace Mike Bufano, who will…
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13 March
Tesco criticised by suppliers over online fulfilment fees
Tesco has received criticism from its suppliers and farmers after they were informed of new fulfilment fees, which are to…
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