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Apr- 2023 -24 April
Lidl continues search for new sites
Lidl GB has set out its intentions to expand its store estate across the country with a list of priority…
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24 April
Coronation weekend to boost footfall by 4%
The Coronation weekend is set to boost footfall by 4.0% compared to 2022 across all UK retail destinations, MRI Springboard…
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24 April
Gymshark profits slip by 38.7% in FY22
Gymshark has revealed that its profits slipped by 38.7% for the year ended 31 July 2022, citing soaring production costs…
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24 April
Kering set to pay £13m rent for Bond Street store
Luxury retailer Kering is set to pay £13m or more per year for a new Yves Saint Lauren store on…
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24 April
Retail profit warnings fall to lowest level since 2020
UK-listed retailers issued five profit warnings in Q1 2023, marking a decrease from the nine issued in both Q4 2022…
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24 April
Levi Strauss appoints new chief marketing officer
Levi Strauss & Co has recently announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer…
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24 April
THG appoints new senior independent director
THG has announced the appointment of Sue Farr as senior independent director with immediate effect. She has spent 16 years…
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24 April
Peacocks to open new locations at former M&Co sites
High street fashion retailer Peacocks is reportedly looking to expand to more than 20 locations in former M&Co stores, according…
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24 April
Farmison & Co acquired by consortium led by former Asda CEO
Farmison and Co, a sustainable online meat retailer, has been acquired by a consortium led by former Asda CEO Andy…
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21 April
UK retailers should prioritise loyalty programmes, says Eagle Eye
A new loyalty survey report from Eagle Eye, a global digital marketing technology company, found that 84% of consumers believe…
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