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Mar- 2022 -28 March
Ted Baker rejects Sycamore takeover proposals
The board of Ted Baker PLC has confirmed it has rejected two unsolicited non-binding proposals from Sycamore Partners Management L.P.,…
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28 March
Co-op CEO Steve Murrells to step down at AGM
The Co-op Group has announced that its Group CEO, Steve Murrells will step down following this year’s AGM in May.…
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25 March
Morrisons announces delivery partnership with Gopuff
Morrisons has announced a multi-year partnership with Gopuff, the goods and food delivery company, which will see the supermarket’s fresh…
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25 March
Apollo lines up banks to finance Boots bid
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management is reportedly lining up banks to help it finance a takeover offer for UK…
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25 March
Wickes profit soars 71% in FY21 as it ‘outperforms’ market
Wickes has announced that its profit-before-tax soared by 71.7% to £85m in FY21, up from £49.5m the year before, as…
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25 March
Prada makes three new appointments to management team
The Prada Group has announced three “strategic” appointments to its “top” management team. It revealed Andrea Bonini has been appointed…
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25 March
Made.com’s non-executive director to step down
Made.com Group Plc has announced that Bruno Crémel will retire from his role as a non-executive director. He will step…
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25 March
Retail sales volumes fall 0.3% in February, ONS says
Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in February 2022 following a rise of 1.9% in January 2022, according to the…
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24 March
McColl’s CEO steps down amid funding troubles
McColl’s Retail Group plc has announced that Jonathan Miller has stepped down from his role as chief executive officer (CEO)…
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24 March
Retail industry responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement
Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with…
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