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Oct- 2021 -15 October
September online retail sales drop by 12.5% YOY, data warns
Online retail sales fell back 12.5% year-on-year in September, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks…
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15 October
Rollout of £100 contactless limit begins
The nationwide rollout of a new £100 spending limit for contactless cards has started today (15 October). Retailers across the…
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15 October
Under Armour appoints new chief consumer officer
Under Armour has announced the appointment of Massimo Baratto to the role of executive vice president, chief consumer officer, effective…
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14 October
Aldi to open 100 new stores over two years
Aldi has announced that it plans to open 100 new stores across the UK over the next two years. The…
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14 October
Dunelm Q1 sales grow to £388.8m despite ongoing supply issues
Dunelm has revealed its total sales for the 13-week period ending 25 September increased by 8.3% to £388.8m, despite ongoing…
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14 October
Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates
The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…
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14 October
Hobbycraft launches second exclusive Joules range
Hobbycraft has announced the launch of its second exclusive fabric collection with lifestyle brand Joules. The new range will include…
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14 October
Poundstretcher prepares for branded price rises
The CEO of Poundstretcher has warned that some of the retailer’s product prices are set to rise in the run-up…
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14 October
Mid-market retailers set to continue investments, RSM say
The shift in focus to online in the mid-market retail sector is set to continue, with the majority of retailers…
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13 October
Gear4music sales hit by post-Brexit challenges
Gear4music has revealed its total sales fell 8% year-on-year to £64.7mn in the six months to 30 September due to…
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