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Jun- 2018 -20 June
Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future
More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street…
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20 June
Retailers still lack critical data security measures
Retail businesses in the UK still lack critical data security policies, procedures and trainings, according to a new report. Data…
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20 June
House of Fraser lenders agree to extend loans
House of Fraser has agreed an extension for its loans ahead of this Friday’s vote on a possible CVA that…
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19 June
Eat avoids CVA decision following sales boost
Sandwich chain Eat has avoided making the decision to draft in advisors as recent closures and an increase in sales…
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19 June
Plastic-free supermarket Clean Kilo opens in Birmingham
A plastic-free supermarket has opened today in Birmingham. The Clean Kilo, which claims it is the first such supermarket in…
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19 June
Bonmarché’s £8m profits fight off ‘challenging trading conditions’
Bonmarché has fought off “challenging trading conditions” affecting many high street retailers by posting a 38% increase in profit before…
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19 June
Strongest May growth for online retail since 2010
UK online retail sales were up 19.4% year-on-year amid high temperatures, the royal wedding and the FA Cup Final, according…
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19 June
Debenhams issues profit warning
Debenhams has issued a warning saying it now expects pre-profits to be “in the range of £35m-£40m” significantly lower than…
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19 June
ASOS to stop selling silk and cashmere in animal welfare policy update
Online retailer ASOS has announced that it will stop the sale of products made with silk, cashmere, angora, feather/down, bone,…
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19 June
CMA reveals Asda-Sainsbury’s merger comments
Industry responses to a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation on the proposed Asda-Sainsbury’s merger have revealed concerns about higher…
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