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Dec- 2024 -16 December
Pour Moi HY sales hit £20m amid M&S partnership
Swimwear and lingerie brand Pour Moi saw its sales rise by 12% to £20m during the six months to 30…
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16 December
Mango founder dies in mountain accident
Isak Andic, founder of fashion brand Mango, has died in an accident aged 71 while exploring caves in Barcelona. Spanish…
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16 December
Card Factory reappoints Paul Moody as chair despite diversity concerns
Card Factory has reappointed Paul Moody as its chair despite concerns from shareholders regarding the board’s diversity. At the company’s AGM…
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13 December
Today’s news in brief-13/12/24
Hundreds of Harrods workers, including retail, restaurant, and cleaning staff, are set to strike on 21–22 December and Boxing Day…
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13 December
Sainsbury’s opens first ever airport store in Edinburgh
Sainsbury’s has announced the opening of a new 24-hour shop inside Edinburgh Airport. The new convenience store is Sainsbury’s first…
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13 December
Consumer confidence improves marginally in December
Consumer confidence edged up in December as it increased by one point leaving “some room for optimism” despite the public…
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13 December
In The Style losses narrow amid job cuts
In The Style has revealed that it posted a loss-before-tax of £2.7m for the year ended 31 March 2024, compared…
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12 December
Today’s news in brief-12/12/24
Central Group’s executive chair Tos Chirathivat admitted to overpaying in hindsight for Selfridges and other European luxury department stores as…
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12 December
Gloucester Quays completes 11 renewals in 2024
Gloucester Quays has announced 11 renewals as part of 20 leasing deals this year, forming over 44,000 sq ft of…
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12 December
Shein IPO could be delayed over supply chain checks
Shein’s London IPO could be set to be delayed after the FCA is taking longer than usual to give its…
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