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Jan- 2025 -3 January
Brompton profits plunge 99% in ‘tough year’
Brompton has revealed its profits plunged 99% to just £4,602 in what its managing director called a “tough year” in…
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3 January
Watchfinder losses hit £12.6m in FY24
Watchfinder has reported a pre-tax loss of £12.6m during the year ended on 31 March 2024. Sales for the retailer…
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3 January
Revolution Beauty settles legal claim with former shareholder
Revolution Beauty has entered into a confidential settlement with its former major shareholder Chrysalis Investments over legal claims levied against…
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3 January
Hugo Boss appoints new senior vice president global marketing
Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of James Foster as senior vice president global marketing. He has officially joined the…
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3 January
End. swings to pre tax loss of £43.2m
High-end fashion and streetwear label End. has reported a pre-tax loss of £43.2m, down from a profit of £8.8m for…
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3 January
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed…
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2 January
Today’s news in brief-2/1/25
Lidl reported its best-ever Christmas performance, with turnover surpassing £1bn for the first time, a 7% increase over the four…
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2 January
Ocado Retail partners with Holland and Barrett
Ocado Retail is expanding its health and wellness offering by launching a new partnership with Holland and Barrett, the UK’s…
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2 January
Footfall sees marginal YOY rise in December
Footfall in UK retail destinations was marginally higher by +0.4% in all UK retail destinations during the month of December,…
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2 January
Barbour profits surge 12.3% to £39.6m
British outerwear brand Barbour’s operating profits surged 12.3% to £39.6m for the year to 30 April 2024 despite a 6.2%…
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