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Mar- 2021 -19 March
Halfords acquires Universal Tyre and Autocentres for £15m
Halfords has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Universal Tyre and Autocentres (Universal) for a consideration of £15m.…
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19 March
UK consumer confidence rises in March
Consumer confidence in the UK is on the rise, according to GfK’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index, as consumer confidence has…
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18 March
Wilko key workers prepare to strike amid sick pay cuts
Wilko key workers who are part of GMB union have announced they are preparing to strike after having their sick…
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18 March
Superdrug launches Missguided beauty collection
Superdrug has announced the launch of a Missguided beauty range at its stores across the UK. Debuting this week, the…
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18 March
Ralph and Russo enters administration
Ralph and Russo has announced that it has been placed into administration putting its 400 worldwide employees at risk. Last…
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18 March
Studio names new transformation director amid expansion plans
Online value retailer, Studio.co.uk has strengthened its senior team as it looks to increase its presence with the appointment of…
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18 March
Ocado revenue soars amid ‘dramatic’ shift to online
Ocado has announced that retail revenue soared by 40% in its first quarter ended 28 February 2021, amid a “dramatic…
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18 March
Eve Sleep losses narrow by £10m in FY20
Eve Sleep has revealed that its losses were cut by 83% from £12.1m to £2m in its full-year ended 31…
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18 March
JD Sports completes £360m DTLR deal
JD Sports has formally completed the acquisition of US sportswear brand DTLR for $495m (£360m). According to the group, the…
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18 March
Toys ‘R’ Us acquired by WHP Global
Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys “R” Us, has announced that WHP Global, a brand acquisition and management group,…
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