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Oct- 2024 -16 October
Harvey Norman debuts in UK with Merry Hill store
Lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer Harvey Norman has made its UK debut with a new flagship store at Merry…
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16 October
Sports Direct to open new store at Trafford Palazzo in 2025
North West shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, has secured Sports Direct as its latest occupier on a long-term agreement…
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16 October
Increase in visits sees supermarket sales up 4.7% in October
Total Till sales increased 4.7% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 5 October 2024, up from +4.0%…
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16 October
Boots sales rise 6.9% in FY24 amid strong Q4
Boots has reported an “excellent” fourth quarter retail sales rise of 6.2% year-on-year, which contributed to a “strong” sales performance…
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16 October
ProCook revenues rise by 8.8% to £17m in Q2
ProCook revenues increased 8.8% year-on-year to £17m in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting continued trading momentum and market “outperformance”. …
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16 October
Inflation falls to lowest rate in over three years
UK inflation fell to 1.7% in September, down from 2.2% in August, marking the lowest rate in over three years.This…
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16 October
Adidas increases full-year guidance after better than expected Q3
Adidas has revealed that it has increased its full-year guidance following a better than expected performance in Q3. Adidas now…
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16 October
John Lewis to offer personal loans to customers
John Lewis Money, the financial services arm of John Lewis Partnership, has partnered with Zopa Bank to offer personal loans…
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15 October
Today’s news in brief-15/10/24
Victorian Plumbing announced the closure of Victoria Plum due to a £2m loss since acquisition, aiming to complete operations by…
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15 October
Pure Seoul makes Midlands debut with new shop at Bullring and Grand Central
Beauty retailer Pure Seoul has made its Midlands debut with the opening of a new location at Bullring and Grand…
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