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Sep- 2019 -19 September
Next profits boosted by continued online growth in H1
Fashion retailer Next has recorded a 2.7% rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 2019, aided by a…
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19 September
Hammerson’s Grand Central New Street Mall to receive £2m refurb
Hammerson is planning a £2m upgrade to its Birmingham New Street Mall, as part of a phased project which will…
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19 September
CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning…
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19 September
Retail sales see ‘modest’ growth in August
Retail sales grew by a “modest” 2.9% in August compared with the same month last year, according to the Office…
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18 September
Sports Direct to ‘ignore’ deadline in hunt for new auditor
Sports Direct is still searching for a new auditor, amid reports that it could be forced to consult the government…
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18 September
Kingfisher sales slip in H1 results
DIY retailer Kingfisher has reported a 0.9% decrease in total sales for the six months ended 31 July 2019. Retail…
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18 September
Vodafone extends franchise operation with 24 new high streets stores
Vodafone is set to take on at least 24 empty premises by the end of this year and fit them…
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18 September
Argent appoints new retail lead for King’s Cross centre
Shopping centre developer Argent, has appointed a James Rayner as it new retail lead for its flagship project, King’s Cross…
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17 September
Asda FY sales and profits rise despite merger disappointment
Asda has reported an increase in both full-year sales and profits during the period it was the focus of an…
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17 September
One in 20 workers not receiving holiday pay, research reveals
Around one in 20 workers in the UK are not receiving any holiday entitlement, according to a recent study by…
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