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Jun- 2018 -7 June
Pride In London’s pop-up shop opens for business
Pride in London’s pop up shop will welcome the month of Pride Festival as it opens on Old Compton Street.…
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7 June
Beano Studios and Ted Baker partner for 2018 kidswear collection
British luxury retailer Ted Baker and Beano Studios have announced plans to collaborate on a 2018 ‘Beano Baker’ kidswear collection.…
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7 June
Amazon to create 2,500 UK jobs
Online retail giant Amazon has announced that it will create 2,500 permanent jobs in the UK in 2018, taking the…
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7 June
Sainsbury’s promotes Clodagh Moriarty to new digital role
Sainsbury’s has promoted Clodagh Moriarty to its operating board as group chief digital officer with immediate effect. Moriarty will create…
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7 June
Joules 18% sales boost defies high street blues
Clothing retailer Joules has announced a rise in revenue for the year up to May 27 of 18% on figures…
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7 June
House of Fraser to shutter 31 stores
Embattled department store chain House of Fraser has announced it is to close 31 stores as part of its CVA…
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6 June
Poundworld buyer pulls out
The future of discount retailer Poundworld has been cast into doubt following Alteri Investors withdrawal from their buyout. Other bidders…
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6 June
Network Rail to restrict plastic use for retail tenants
Network Rail has announced plans to tackle environmental issues in the country’s biggest and busiest rail stations. The group plans…
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6 June
May consumer spending growth highest since April 2017
In-store consumer spending in May led to an increase of 5.1% in consumer spending, the highest level of growth recorded…
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6 June
Silks ad that ‘objectified women’ banned
A poster advert for Scottish lingerie retailer Silks has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for “objectifying women”…
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