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Nov- 2022 -9 November
DFS appoints former Asda boss as CFO
DFS Furniture has announced that John Fallon is to be appointed as an executive director and chief financial officer (CFO)…
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8 November
Asda opens first ‘Asda Express’ convenience store
Asda has opened its first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience store in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, creating 17 new…
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8 November
Retail sales recovery slows in October
The recovery of retail sales slowed in October, as on a total basis, retail sales increased by 1.6%, against an…
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8 November
Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7%
Four-week grocery price inflation has hit another record high figure at 14.7%, according to Kantar, marking another “record” high and…
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8 November
Primark sales rocket 43% in FY22
The parent company of Primark, Associated British Foods, has announced that Primark’s total sales rocketed by 43% to £7.7bn in…
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8 November
John Lewis COO to leave after 30 years
John Lewis Partnership COO Andrew Murphy has announced his intention to leave the retail group after 30 years. He will…
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7 November
Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last…
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7 November
Made.com expected to fall into administration this week
Made.com is reportedly expected to enter administration early this week (7 November) after failing to find a buyer. According to…
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7 November
Mamas & Papas revenues jump 17% in H1
Mamas and Papas has reported that its revenues grew 17% in the six months to September, with the group’s continued…
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7 November
N Brown appoints new director of design
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Helen Low as the group’s new director of design. Low, who is…
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