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Nov- 2024 -29 November
Kingfisher and M&S eye remaining Homebase sites
Kingfisher and Marks and Spencer are reportedly eyeing more than 20 of Homebase’s stores after the DIY company fell into…
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29 November
Waitrose opens first convenience store in six years
Waitrose has opened its first convenience store in six years in Hampton Hill, London, and announced a further push into…
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28 November
Today’s news in brief-28/11/24
Consumer confidence remains subdued as the festive season nears, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). While personal retail spending…
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28 November
Footasylum opens upsized store at Merry Hill
Streetwear retailer Footasylum has launched its upsized store at Merry Hill shopping centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit…
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28 November
Consumer confidence remains weak as Christmas approaches
Consumer confidence remains weak in the run up to Christmas, according to the the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Opinium Consumer Sentiment…
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28 November
Dr. Martens swings to £28.7m half-year loss as sales fall
Dr. Martens has fallen to a profit loss of £28.7m in its half-year results, down from a profit of £25.8m…
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28 November
Morrisons to cease deliveries from Ocado’s Erith centre
Morrisons has announced that it will gradually cease deliveries from Ocado’s Erith Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC). Ocado has said that…
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28 November
John Lewis ‘worried’ about increase in National Minimum Wage
John Lewis has told the Telegraph that it is “worried” about the impact of Rachel Reeve’s decision to increase the…
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28 November
Very Group losses widen in Q1
The Very Group has revealed that its loss-before-tax rose to £22.9m in the 13 weeks ended 28 September 2024, an…
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27 November
Today’s news in brief-27/11/24
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has urged high streets to evolve beyond retail to reverse their decline. Its…
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