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Sep- 2024 -20 September
Nike names Elliott Hill as CEO and president as Donahoe steps down
Nike has announced that Elliott Hill is set to become its new president and CEO, effective 14 October, 2024. Hill…
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20 September
UK consumer confidence falls sharply to -20 in September
UK consumer confidence has dropped sharply to -20 in September, according to GfK’s long-running index. The survey revealed that all…
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20 September
BFC launches search for CEO as Caroline Rush steps down
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched a search for a new CEO, having revealed that Caroline Rush CBE will…
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20 September
WHSmith to open 37 Toys’R’Us ‘shop-in-shops’
WHSmith has announced that it is set to open 37 new Toys“R”Us outlets inside its stores. It comes after the…
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20 September
Retail sales up 1% in August
UK retail sales were marginally up by 1% in August, following a rise of 0.7% in July, the ONS has…
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20 September
Next warns of store closures if equal pay appeal fails
Next has warned that store closures may be necessary if its appeal against a recent equal pay ruling fails. Last month,…
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19 September
Levi’s opens new store in Knightsbridge
Levi Strauss and Co has announced the opening of its new Levi’s store in London’s Knightsbridge Estate, the second largest…
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19 September
BoE holds interest rates at 5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to hold interest rates at 5% this month, having lowered them for the…
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19 September
Next acquires 16% stake in homeware brand Rockett St George
Next has acquired a 16% stake in homeware brand Rockett St George, further furthering the partnership following the licensing agreement…
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19 September
Co-op rolls out 24-hr delivery service for city centre customers
Co-op has unveiled a 24-hour delivery service for customers living near city centre stores as the supermarket responds to growing…
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