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Nov- 2019 -29 November
‘Please respect shopworkers’, says USDAW
The trade union leader of Usdaw has urged shoppers to “keep their cool” this Black Friday. The Union of Shop,…
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28 November
Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones kicks off Jessops sales talks
Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones has begun talks with potential buyers for embattled camera retailer Jessops, reports have claimed. Sky…
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28 November
M&S hires former Arcadia exec as head of brand creative
Marks and Spencer has appointed Anthony Cassidy as its new head of brand creative. Cassidyy joins from Arcadia, where he…
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28 November
Primark owner could face shareholder opposition to new bonus scheme
Fashion retailer Primark could face a shareholder revolt next week, after a new bonus scheme could see CEO George Weston…
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28 November
Peacocks announced as ‘preferred bidder’ for Bonmarché
Peacocks has been chosen as the preferred bidder to acquire Bonmarché, it was announced this morning. FRP Advisory was appointed…
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27 November
Wilko appoints Chris Martin as non-executive director
High-street chain Wilko has announced the appointment of Chris Martin as non-executive director. Martin is currently the chief executive of…
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27 November
Ikea profits slip amid increased focus on online business
DIY retail giant Ikea has reported a 10% decrease in profits for the year to the end of August 2019,…
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27 November
Sosandar revenues soar in half-year results
Online fashion brand Sosandar saw revenues increase by 53% to £2.82m in the six months to 30 September 2019. It…
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27 November
Shop prices fall for sixth consecutive month
Shop prices fell for the sixth consecutive month, according to the November BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Overall prices fell by…
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27 November
SCS reports sales slump
Furnishings retailer SCS has reported a fall in like-for-like sales amid “growing political uncertainty”. In the 17 week period ended…
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