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Apr- 2022 -26 April
The pursuit of pop-ups
“Since reopening, retail sales have shown a ‘mixed bag’ of results. While the reopening of physical stores was unquestionably positive…
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26 April
Holland & Barrett recruits new Global Product director from M&S
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of April Preston as its new Global Product director. With more than 30…
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26 April
Wilko welcomes new retail director
Wilko has announced the appointment of Amanda Jones as its new retail director, with Jones set to assume the role…
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26 April
Primark to raise prices amid mounting inflationary pressures
Primark is implementing selective price increases across some of its autumn/winter stock amid inflationary pressures as the retailer’s owner, Associated…
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26 April
Lidl asks public to help locate sites for new stores
Lidl has announced that it is calling on the British public for support in identifying sites for new stores. The…
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26 April
Footfall declines 7% in post-Easter slump
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7% last week from the week before, with a drop of -10.2% in…
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25 April
Morrisons unveils ‘biggest price cuts’ in years
Morrisons has announced it is launching one of its “biggest” price cuts in recent years by reducing prices on over…
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25 April
JD Sports tipped as potential Missguided suitor
JD Sports has reportedly been tipped as a potential suitor to acquire online retailer Missguided after it appointed advisors to…
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25 April
MusicMagpie to launch on Back Market
MusicMagpie has secured a contract to sell consumer electronic products on Back Market, an online marketplace that is dedicated to…
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25 April
Reebok owner enters race to buy Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), The US-based brand licensing empire which includes Reebok and a controlling stake in David Beckham’s consumer…
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