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Sep- 2024 -17 September
Sadiq Khan unveils plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has again set out proposals to transform Oxford Street, including turning the road into…
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16 September
Today’s news in brief-16/9/24
The New West End Company (NWEC) has reported that the removal of tax-free shopping cost West End retailers £220m in…
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16 September
The O2 announces trio of openings
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including Clarks, Soletrader, and a…
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16 September
JD Sports appoints Prama Bhatt as NED
JD Sports Fashion, global retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, has announced that Prama Bhatt will join its board…
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16 September
Tourist Tax cost retailers £220m in H1, says NWEC
The loss of tax-free shopping cost West End retailers £220m in unrealised sales in the first half of 2024, according…
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16 September
Yodel to hire 3,000 workers ahead of festive season
Yodel is set to hire more than 3,000 couriers and warehouse staff as it prepares for the festive season, Sky…
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16 September
Proposed US tax changes will not hurt competitive edge, Shein says
Government plans to close a loophole in the US that allows low-value shipments to enter the country duty free will…
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16 September
Battersea Power Station records strongest summer to date
Battersea Power Station has experienced its “strongest” summer to date, having recorded a 17% rise in footfall year-on-year from mid-July…
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16 September
British Fashion Council partners with JD.com
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced a new partnership between the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and JD.com Inc., China’s…
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13 September
Today’s news in brief-13/9/24
Logistics UK warned that new EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks for non-EU passengers at Dover could cause delays, impacting…
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