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Oct- 2024 -17 October
Snapchat debuts immersive AR ‘high-street’ with Boots and Depop
Snapchat has announced the launch of an all-new immersive high-street experience, Snap Street, set to open in East London this…
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17 October
N Brown agrees £191m takeover deal by Alliance family
N Brown has agreed to a £191m takeover deal that will see Joshua Alliance, a member of the group’s founding…
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16 October
Today’s news in brief-16/10/24
Inflation in the UK has dropped to 1.7% in September, marking its lowest level in over three years, down from…
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16 October
Harvey Norman debuts in UK with Merry Hill store
Lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer Harvey Norman has made its UK debut with a new flagship store at Merry…
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16 October
Sports Direct to open new store at Trafford Palazzo in 2025
North West shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, has secured Sports Direct as its latest occupier on a long-term agreement…
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16 October
Increase in visits sees supermarket sales up 4.7% in October
Total Till sales increased 4.7% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 5 October 2024, up from +4.0%…
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16 October
Boots sales rise 6.9% in FY24 amid strong Q4
Boots has reported an “excellent” fourth quarter retail sales rise of 6.2% year-on-year, which contributed to a “strong” sales performance…
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16 October
ProCook revenues rise by 8.8% to £17m in Q2
ProCook revenues increased 8.8% year-on-year to £17m in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting continued trading momentum and market “outperformance”. …
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16 October
Inflation falls to lowest rate in over three years
UK inflation fell to 1.7% in September, down from 2.2% in August, marking the lowest rate in over three years.This…
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16 October
Adidas increases full-year guidance after better than expected Q3
Adidas has revealed that it has increased its full-year guidance following a better than expected performance in Q3. Adidas now…
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