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Aug- 2024 -27 August
Today’s news in brief-27/8/24
UK shop prices have fallen for the first time since October 2021, with the BRC-NielsenIQ index reporting deflation of 0.3%…
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27 August
Barbour opens new concept store in Covent Garden
British luxury lifestyle brand Barbour has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s…
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27 August
Modella Capital acquires Hobbycraft from Bridgepoint
Privately-owned specialist retail investment boutique Modella Capital has announced its acquisition of Hobbycraft, the largest arts and crafts retailer in…
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27 August
M&S to trial new clothing-only format as fashion sales rebound
Marks and Spencer is reportedly looking to open clothing-only stores after a rise in demand for its lingerie and cashmere…
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27 August
Over 3,500 Next workers win equal pay claim
More than 3,500 current and former Next employees have won a six-year legal fight for equal pay, with the total…
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27 August
UK shop prices fall for first time in three years, BRC finds
UK shop prices fell for the first time in three years since October 2021, the British Retail Consortium revealed. The…
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27 August
Frasers seeks £585m share buyback approval
Frasers Group is seeking approval for owner Mike Ashley to cash in on £585m of shares which could be bought…
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27 August
Lanvin HY revenues decline 20% amid global luxury slowdown
Lanvin Group, which owns Wolford, Sergio Rossi and Caruso brands, has reported a 20% decline in revenues to €171m (£144.5m)…
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23 August
UK consumer confidence remains stable in August
UK consumer confidence has remained stable in August at -13, according to GfK’s long-running index. The survey revealed that three…
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23 August
Fred Perry PBT jumps 11.5% to £18.5m
Fred Perry has revealed its profit-before-tax jumped 11.5% to £18.4m in the year ended 31 December 2023. In its most…
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