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Jan- 2022 -27 January
AO to review German business following revenue hit
AO has launched a strategic review of its German business after it was hit by supply chain issues and rising…
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26 January
ASOS and Anti-Slavery International sign new partnership
Asos has signed a new three-year partnership with Anti-Slavery International to support the company in delivering its Fashion with Integrity…
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26 January
Debenhams hires former JD Sports director as CEO
Debenhams has hired former JD Sports multichannel director Daniel Finley as its new CEO. Finley spent 10 years at the…
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26 January
Over 90% of eligible transactions used contactless in 2021
Contactless payments surged in 2021 as shoppers took advantage of the new £100 limit, with 91.1% of all eligible card…
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26 January
Aldi partners with Mensa to advise shoppers
Aldi has announced a partnership with Mensa to create the Mensa Savvy Shopping Test, aimed at helping Britain’s shoppers with…
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26 January
Over a quarter of retail workers want to leave sector, data finds
Retail is threatening to “drive away” more than a quarter of its workers from the industry, according to the workforce…
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26 January
Pets at Home ups profit guidance to £140m
The Pets at Home Group has reported its total group revenues grew by 5.8% to £319.4m over the 12 week…
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25 January
Gorillas enters discussion for international expansion
Gorillas, the on-demand delivery company, has entered into an exclusive discussion to acquire the French delivery firm Frichti, to allow…
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25 January
Study reveals areas hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies
Norwich has been revealed as the area hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies, according to a study by Wholesale Clearance.…
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25 January
Kering offloads Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin
Kering has announced an agreement to sell its entire stake in Sowind Group SA, which owns the Swiss watch manufacturers…
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