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Nov- 2020 -24 November
AO World revenue soars 53% in H1
AO World has reported that total revenue soared by 53.2% to £717m in the six months to 30 September. The…
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23 November
PM outlines Covid Winter Plan
Boris Johnson has unveiled his ‘Covid Winter Plan’ in the House of Commons this afternoon, whilst outlining England’s return to…
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23 November
The Very Group names former BBC tech director as CIO
Online retailer The Very Group has named Matt Grest as chief information officer (CIO), with his role set to come…
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23 November
Government to confirm reopening of non-essential retail
The government is today (23 November) set to confirm that all non-essential retail in England will be permitted to reopen…
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23 November
Lululemon appoints new CFO
Fashion retailer Lululemon has announced that Meghan Frank has been promoted to CFO, and will assume the role with immediate…
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23 November
Cake Box reports sustained recovery in H1
Cake Box said it has made “sustained recovery” since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when its stores were closed…
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23 November
Third of consumers to shop this Black Friday
More than a third of UK shoppers are planning to participate in this year’s Black Friday, with 36% stating they…
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20 November
Early Christmas shopping boosts retail in October
The Office for National Statistics has released its October report which showed that retail sales increased by 1.2% in the…
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20 November
M&S to keep stores open until midnight
Marks and Spencers has announced it is keeping its stores open until midnight over the Christmas period to ensure shoppers…
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20 November
Jaeger and Peacocks fall into administration, 4,700 jobs at risk
Jaeger and Peacocks have fallen into administration, placing 4,700 jobs at risk. It comes as owner EWM Group failed to…
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