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Nov- 2018 -19 November
J.Crew CEO steps down despite promising turnaround signs
J.Crew Group has announced that CEO James Brett is to step down with immediate effect after reaching a mutual agreement…
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19 November
London’s West End remains ‘best-performing’ European shopping destination
London’s West End has retained its position as the best-performing retail centre in Europe, according to figures from independent retail…
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16 November
Retail sales slow in October after summer of strong growth
The quantity of items bought in retail sales in October fell by 0.5% when compared with September 2018, according to…
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16 November
Superdrug warned by ASA over ‘free gifts’
Superdrug has been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a ‘free gift’ promotion which offered a free hand…
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16 November
British Land records £42m net loss as retail market ‘remains challenging’
British Land has reported a net loss of £42m in the first half of the year, attributed to the “challenging”…
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16 November
Black Friday set to be worth £10.4bn in the UK
Black Friday sales are forecast to grow faster than the UK retail market in Q4 2018, as the promotional period…
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15 November
Human trafficking victims to be offered jobs in Apple stores
Apple has announced it is to partner with an NGO in order to help human trafficking victims become caretakers and…
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15 November
Former Argos boss hired as chairman of Holland & Barrett
Health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed John Walden as chairman of its board of directors. Walden said…
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15 November
Beyonce cuts ties with Topshop following Philip Green allegations
Beyonce has bought Philip Green out of the athleisure clothing line Ivy Park which was co-founded by Topshop, meaning the…
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15 November
The North Face appoints new VP for EMEA region
VF Corporation (VF), a company specialising in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has appointed Jan Van Leeuwen to the…
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