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Nov- 2022 -22 November
Leon to more than double self-serve coffee kiosks
Fast-food brand Leon has announced plans to more than double the number of its self-serve coffee kiosks in the UK…
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22 November
Crew clothing eyes Joules takeover
Crew Clothing’s owner and majority shareholder is reportedly considering acquiring embattled retailer Joules out of administration, according to Drapers. The…
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22 November
Raf Simons to close label after 27 years
Raf Simons has announced he is closing his eponymous label after 27 years. Announcing the news via Instagram, the fashion…
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22 November
John Lewis chair warns inflation is ‘hitting top line’ as spending falls
The chair of John Lewis has warned that inflation is “hitting the top line”, with the group witnessing a notable…
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22 November
AO revenues fall 17% in H1
Electrical retailer Ao reported a year-on-year revenue decline of 17% in the six months ended 30 September 2022, as the…
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22 November
Footfall sees Black Friday lull amid cost of living crisis
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by a modest +1.6% last week from the week before, driven mostly by high…
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21 November
Foot Locker lifts guidance despite fall in Q3 sales
Footwear retailer Foot Locker has raised its FY guidance despite seeing a fall in sales and net income during the…
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21 November
Iceland founder rebuffs takeover approaches
Malcolm Walker, the founder of Iceland Foods, has reportedly dispelled rumours that he has been “quietly marketing” the company to…
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21 November
M&S welcomes menswear to ‘brands at M&S’ platform
Marks and Spencer has announced a deal which will bring brands such as Ted Baker, Superdry, Lyle and Scott and…
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21 November
H&M closes one in five UK stores amid sales hit
H&M has closed around one in five of its shops in the UK, according to The Mail on Sunday, as…
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