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Jun- 2021 -2 June
Bank holiday weather boosts UK footfall
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +6.7% last week against the week before, with the average uplift in activity…
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2 June
Moncler appoints new chief brand officer
Moncler has announced that Gino Fisanotti has been appointed to the newly created position of chief brand officer, with effect…
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2 June
Kingfisher signs £550m responsible credit facility
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has signed a £550m three-year revolving credit facility agreement linked to responsible business…
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1 June
Waitrose expands refillable products offering
Waitrose has announced that it will launch more refillable products as part of its “Unpacked” concept, including loose tea for…
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1 June
Victorian Plumbing to float on AIM
Victorian Plumbing, an online retailer of bathroom products and accessories, has announced its intention to float on AIM, the submarket…
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1 June
Wickes edges up FY guidance amid strong sales
Wickes Group has anticipated that its half-year profits will reach £45m and that its full year adjusted profits will range…
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1 June
Kraft Heinz to invest £140m in Kitt Green
The Kraft Heinz Company has revealed plans to invest £140m in Kitt Green, the Wigan food manufacturing facility. Some 50…
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1 June
JD Sports denies Cowgill exit rumours
JD Sports has denied rumours that its executive chairman, Peter Cowgill, is leaving the helm of the retail group. The…
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May- 2021 -28 May
JYSK to open two new stores in Greater Manchester
JYSK has announced that it is set to open two new stores within the Greater Manchester region. The first store…
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28 May
JD Group chairman banks £6m in bonuses despite 75% pay cut
The executive chairman of JD Group, Peter Cowgill, was reportedly handed nearly £6m in “special bonuses” over the course of…
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