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Jun- 2021 -21 June
Epiris announces Sharps acquisition
Epiris has announced that its Epiris Fund II has agreed to acquire Sharps, the fitted bedroom furniture supplier from Sun…
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21 June
New report reveals the retailers with the best brand logos
Researchers polled the nation to discover the most iconic brands with The Nike swoosh – designed by Carolyn Davidson in…
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21 June
Aldi to remove 1.4bn pieces of plastic in own-brand tea bags
Aldi has committed to removing approximately 1.4 billion pieces of single-use plastic from all its own-brand tea bags by the…
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21 June
John Lewis faces criticism over third-party fees
Department store chain John Lewis has reportedly faced criticism from third-party brands for the fees it charges to stock their…
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21 June
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16…
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21 June
Hotel Chocolat acquires Rabot 1745
Hotel Chocolat has announced that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Rabot 1745 Limited. Rabot…
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21 June
Usdaw calls for £10 minimum wage to thank key workers
Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary has said the “best way” to thank key workers is to ensure “fairness at work”…
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21 June
Morrisons rejects £5.5bn CD&R takeover bid
Wm Morrison Supermarkets has rejected a £5.5bn takeover bid from the American private equity company, Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R).…
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18 June
Sports Direct flagship store reopens following £10m refurbishment
Sports Direct has announced it will be reopening its flagship store in Oxford Street following a £10m refurbishment. The store…
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18 June
Bira takes credit for rent moratorium extension
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has taken credit for the recently announced rent moratorium extension. Revealed on 16 June,…
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