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Oct- 2019 -14 October
Khaadi Fashion rescued after pre-pack administration
Asian clothing retailer Khaadi Fashion has been rescued after a pre-pack administration, saving the majority of its staff’s jobs. The…
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11 October
Brexit concerns lead to slump in retail spending in September
Concerns over a no-deal Brexit led to a decrease in consumer spending in September, according to new figures from the…
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11 October
Quiz revenues dip 5% amid ‘challenging’ UK retail environment
Fashion retailer Quiz has reported a 5% drop in group revenue to £63.3m for the first half of 2019, against…
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11 October
HMV opens Europe’s largest entertainment store in Birmingham
HMV has opened a new 25,000 sq ft megastore in Birmingham, making it the largest entertainment store in Europe, as…
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11 October
Vans opens new boutique concept store in Covent Garden
Vans has kicked off what is described as its “UK retail transformation” with the official opening of its brand new…
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10 October
UK grocers criticised over ‘harsh’ working conditions for tea and fruit farmers
Oxfam has alleged that “poor pay” and “harsh working conditions” are commonplace on farms and plantations in Brazil and India…
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10 October
Dunelm sales jump 6.4% in first quarter results
Homeware retailer Dunelm has reported a 6.4% increase in total like-for-like sales for the 13-week period ended 28 September 2019,…
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10 October
N Brown returns to profit amid strong H1 results
Fashion retailer N Brown has returned to profit after reporting an 151.9% increase in statutory operating profit to £14.7m, up…
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10 October
Debenhams secures £50m cash injection from creditors
Debenhams has revealed it has secured a £50m loan facility with some of its existing lenders to help it through…
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9 October
Links of London enters administration placing 350 jobs at risk
British jewellery brand Links of London has entered administration, placing around 350 jobs at risk. Matt Smith and Dan Smith,…
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