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Jun- 2019 -7 June
New Look founder to step down
Following completion of its restructuring transaction announced on 3 May 2019 New Look’s founder, Tom Singh, has decided to retire…
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7 June
Monsoon delays CVA
Monsoon Accessorize is understood to have delayed its company voluntary agreement (CVA) after landlords failed to support Arcadia’s restructuring plans…
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7 June
John Lewis Partnership appoints Sharon White as chairwoman
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Sharon White as the group’s sixth chair. She will take up…
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7 June
Boohoo faces Commons pressure over Usdaw meeting refusal
Online fashion retailer Boohoo, is coming under pressure from chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee MP Mary Creagh, as it…
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7 June
Lidl partners with charity-toy vending company
CharityPodz, the company behind the UK’s first charity-toy vending machines, has announced a new partnership with supermarket Lidl after raising…
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6 June
Arcadia delays creditors’ meeting
Retail company Arcadia has delayed its planned creditors meetings to vote on the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) with the revised…
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6 June
‘Huge’ spike in retail job vacancies, says CV-library
The amount of jobs on offer in the retail sector jumped by 56.9% in May. That’s according to the latest…
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6 June
TfL holds competition for £100k retail space for a year
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new innovation competition, which challenges businesses to come up with an “innovative and…
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6 June
Banking red tape holding back UK retailers abroad
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK retailers would like their businesses to further expand internationally, however most (57%) believe overseas…
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5 June
Mike Ashley makes £51.9m offer for Game after increasing stake
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has made a £51.9m offer for the gaming retailer Game Digital after it increasing its stake…
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