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Dec- 2020 -1 December
Debenhams fears collapse as JD exits rescue talks
JD Sports has confirmed it has pulled out of rescue deal talks for Debenhams earlier today (1 December). The sports…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Shops permitted to open for 24 hours a day
Shops in England will be allowed to trade for 24 hours a day in the coming weeks, housing secretary Robert…
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30 November
Arcadia collapse could throw JD’s Debenhams takeover into doubt
A potential collapse at its largest concession holder Arcadia could reportedly throw the takeover of Debenhams by JD Sports into…
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30 November
Yoox Net-A-Porter appoints new CEO
Yoox Net-A-Porter group has announced the appointment of Geoffroy Lefebvre as CEO, a position which will take effect from 4…
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30 November
IRC names Britain’s best small shop of 2020
The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC) has announced that Cornucopia, an independent gift and home retailer in Worcester, has been named…
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30 November
Frasers Group offers £50m to Arcadia Group
Frasers Group has confirmed that it has offered Arcadia Group a rescue loan of up to £50m, amid news that…
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30 November
Arcadia collapses into administration
Arcadia Group has collapsed into administration, placing 13,000 jobs at risk. It comes as the retail empire, owned by Sir…
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27 November
Arcadia ‘could collapse’ next week
Sir Phillp Green’s retail empire Arcadia is reportedly on the verge of collapse, placing around 15,000 jobs at risk. According…
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27 November
M&S reverses decision to open on Boxing Day
Marks and Spencer has announced that it will now close its stores on Boxing Day, having previously said it will…
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27 November
Hammerson appoints new COO
Hammerson has announced the appointment of Grégoire Peureux to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Peureux will reportedly…
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