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Nov- 2021 -9 November
Build-A-Bear launches new 3D Workshop e-commerce offering
Build-A-Bear is launching a new digital, interactive e-commerce experience with the launch of its new Bear Builder 3D Workshop. It…
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9 November
Primark plans global expansion despite sales slump
Primark has seen like-for-like sales fall by 12% in its latest full-year results, as ongoing store closures and trading restrictions…
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9 November
October consumer spending up 14.2%, Barclaycard reveals
Consumer card spending grew by 14.2% in October, compared with the same period in 2019, according to the latest data…
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9 November
Footfall drops 11.6% as half-term boost ends
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined -9.3% last week from the week before, according to the latest data from Springboard.…
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8 November
THG boss reveals regret over London IPO
THG founder Matthew Moulding has revealed he regrets the decision to float the company on the London Stock Exchange last…
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8 November
Asos opens new £90m warehouse, creating 2,000 new jobs
Online fashion retailer, Asos, has announced the opening of its new £90m fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire which will serve…
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8 November
Burberry builds on climate commitment with new biodiversity strategy
Burberry has announced its biodiversity strategy to support global conservation efforts, adding it will “take action to protect, restore and…
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8 November
Cake Box sees H1 profits rise to £3.7m
Dessert specialist Cake Box has revealed that pre-tax profits rose to £3.7m from £1.66m for the six month period ending…
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8 November
Co-op and Unilever announce refill store trials
Unilever and Co-op have announced a partnership together which will see them launch refillable packaging store trials. They said their…
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5 November
£1.2bn to be spent in West End this Christmas, says NWEC
Despite a “strong recovery in footfall”, West End retailers are facing a “challenging festive period” due to the continued absence…
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