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Oct- 2021 -19 October
UK footfall return remains steady
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined marginally by -0.7% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. UK footfall…
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19 October
Tesco opens first checkout-free store
Tesco has opened its first ever checkout-free store in London, as part of a trial that will see customers shop…
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19 October
Welsh brand Au Vodka tops list of UK’s fastest growing online companies
A world-leading Retail Operating System has curated a list of the 50 fastest growing e-commerce brands of the ‘pandemic era’,…
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19 October
Au Vodka reveals gold standard for success after being crowned Winner in Brightpearl’s Lightning 50
Key facts Lightning 50 Overall Winner, plus Regional Winner in Wales and Winner in the Luxury Sector 10,000% YoY growth…
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18 October
Asda opens first premium store in partnership with EG Group
Asda has announced the opening of its first premium site in partnership with EG Group in Beaconsfield, one of four…
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18 October
The Hut Group owner surrenders golden share to reassure investors
Matthew Moulding, the boss and founder of the online beauty, nutrition and technology services group The Hut Group, is set…
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18 October
The Weston Family in talks with QIA over £4bn Selfridges sale
Selfridges owners, the Weston Family, are reportedly in talks with the Qatar Investment Authority over a potential £4bn sale of…
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18 October
Landsec rent collection improves in September
Landsec has noted that its latest collection day recorded payment for 85% of the net rent due on 29 September.…
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18 October
Tesco commences £500m share buyback
Tesco has announced that it has entered into an arrangement with Citigroup Global Markets Limited to repurchase a total of…
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15 October
ProCook considers London IPO
ProCook has announced it is considering an initial public offering on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Should…
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