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Sep- 2018 -19 September
CMA refers Sainsbury’s-Asda merger for further investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda is to be referred for…
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19 September
Waitrose & Partners trials two-hour ‘rapid delivery’ service
Waitrose and Partners has launched the trial of a two-hour delivery service in selected London postcodes today (19 September). The…
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18 September
Former BHS owner warned not to ‘rewrite history’ in court
Dominic Chappell, the former owner of collapsed retailer BHS, has been warned against making a “cynical attempt to rewrite history”…
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18 September
H&M posts 9% sales increase
H&M’s group sales have increased by 9% according to the fashion chain’s Q3 financial update. Performance exceeded analysts’ expectations, resulting…
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17 September
Sports Direct denies Mike Ashley will block Debenhams’ Magasin du Nord sale
Sports Direct has denied the claims which emerged over the weekend that Mike Ashley will attempt to block a sale…
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17 September
Boohoo appoints Primark COO John Lyttle as its new CEO
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has appointed current Primark COO John Lyttle to become its new CEO with effect from 15…
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17 September
Paperchase sees key credit insurer reduce cover
Paperchase is facing increasing pressure as one of its main credit insurers has reduced its cover after the company posted…
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14 September
John Lewis Oxford Street flagship sees business rates rise 57% in a year
John Lewis’ flagship on Oxford Street, London is expected to see its business rates tax rise from £12.68m to £19.91m…
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14 September
London department stores smash own windows
London department stores including Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Fortnum & Mason have smashed their own windows to commemorate the centenary…
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14 September
Sports Direct struggling to find auditor as EY, KPMG and PwC refuse role
EY, KPMG and PwC have all declined to take on an audit of Sports direct as the company attempts to…
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