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Jul- 2022 -1 July
Boots sales jump 24% in Q3
Boots has announced like-for-like sales grew by 24% in the third quarter ending 31 May, while total sales rose by…
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1 July
Pret a Manger to expand into India
Pret has announced a new strategic partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) that will see it launch and build the…
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1 July
UK SMEs hit by hiring woes despite ‘record’ wage rise
SMEs across the UK are “facing more woes” as they struggle to fill vacancies despite a strong 14.3% increase in…
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1 July
Ikea owner launches circular economy hub in Hammersmith
Ikea owner Ingka Group has officially opened a new Library of Things at Livat Hammersmith, a circular economy concept that…
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Poundland to expands £1 range in response to inflation
Poundland has confirmed its intentions to reset 850-plus stores and expand the products it sells for £1 in response to…
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30 June
Laura Ashley unveils with Mamas & Papas
Laura Ashley has announced its collaboration with Mamas and Papas, the UK based nursery retailer. The collaboration collection is set…
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30 June
Hilco in line to acquire Cath Kidston
Hilco is understood to be nearing a takeover of Cath Kidston, according to Sky News, after the brand was put…
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30 June
Tesco to stop stocking Heinz over price row
Heinz has stopped supplying Tesco after a row between the two companies about price increases on baked beans, tomato ketchup…
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30 June
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a “broader” range of new partner brands…
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30 June
Ocado extends partnership with Groupe Casino
Ocado has announced the completion of agreements to extend its working partnership with Group Casino in France. The partnership extension…
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