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Aug- 2024 -8 August
Today’s news in brief-8/8/24
Deliveroo has reported a return to profit in the first half of the year, with earnings reaching £1.3m, a significant…
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8 August
Ocado Retail launches reusable packaging pilot with Refill Coalition
Ocado Retail has become the first major supermarket to pilot a new reusable packaging scheme in partnership with the Refill…
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8 August
Go Outdoors to open biggest store in Europe
Go Outdoors has announced that it is set to open the largest outdoor store in Europe at the Vangarde Shopping…
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8 August
Deliveroo returns to profit in H1 amid ‘encouraging’ consumer behaviour
Deliveroo has returned to profit following a strong performance in H1, as profits hit £1.3m for the period, up from…
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8 August
Co-op extends 30-year partnership with Wincanton
Co-op has announced a five-year contract extension with logistics provider Wincanton, building on over three decades of successful collaboration between…
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8 August
Hunter Price International acquires BargainMax
Hunter Price International, a supplier of impactful consumer products for many high street retailers, has announced the acquisition of online…
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8 August
Asos secures three-year Microsoft deal to expand AI use
Online fashion retailer Asos has signed a new three-year agreement with Microsoft in a bid to enhance its operations, efficiency…
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7 August
Today’s news in brief-7/8/24
Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of Retail Trust, highlighted an increase in calls from retail workers fearing for their safety amidst recent…
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7 August
Bensons for Beds acquires 19 Carpetright stores
Bensons for Beds has announced that it has successfully acquired 19 locations where Carpetright was previously trading. The locations include:…
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7 August
Castore secures 10-year lease at Derbion
Sportswear brand Castore has signed a 10-year lease for a 1,771 sq ft unit at Derbion on the second level…
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