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Apr- 2023 -21 April
John Lewis latest business to exit CBI
John Lewis has become the latest business to today terminate its CBI membership in light of the recent allegations against…
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21 April
CBI hit with second rape allegation
The CBI is facing a second allegation of rape from a woman who claims she was assaulted by two male…
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21 April
Selfridges launches ‘Worn Again’ season
Selfridges has officially launched ‘Worn Again’, a season dedicated to secondhand shopping, swapping, repairing, upcycling and trading with the ‘Reselfridges’…
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21 April
H&M creates new youth destination with Weekday and Monki merger
H&M has announced plans to create a new youth destination by merging two of its portfolio brands, Weekday and Monki.…
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21 April
Poor weather sees retail sales fall 0.9% in March
Retail sales in the UK fell 0.9% in March according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).…
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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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