Year: 2019
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Feb- 2019 -5 FebruaryHigh Street
Carpetright CFO to step down as sales fall
Carpetright has reported its like-for-like sales “remained negative” during the 13 week period ending 26 January and also revealed its…
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5 FebruaryHigh Street
Oliver Bonas to open eight new stores in 2019
Fashion and jewellery retailer Oliver Bonas will open eight new stores in 2019, creating at least 80 new jobs as…
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5 FebruaryEntertainment
HMV bought by Sunrise Records
HMV has been bought by Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records, the deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs,…
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5 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales pick up in January
UK retail sales saw year-on-year growth of 2.2% in January following December’s report of the worst trading performance in a…
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4 FebruaryAdvice
How UK retailers can make the most of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on the 5th of February this year and ushers in a week-long, national holiday in China.…
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4 FebruaryHigh Street
Mike Ashley acquires Sofa.com
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has acquired Sofa.com for a “nominal sum”, adding yet another business to his growing portfolio…
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4 FebruaryEntertainment
Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV
Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The…
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4 FebruaryPeople Moves
Retail leads the way with female leadership appointments
The retail sector appointed the highest number of women to senior positions in 2018, according to the latest research from…
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4 FebruaryDepartment Stores
Debenhams to ‘close 20 stores’ in CVA plan
Debenhams could reveal plans to close 20 stores as this week, the embattled department store chain will announce it has…
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1 FebruaryHigh Street
Oddbins falls into administration
Off licence chain Oddbins has fallen into administration with parent company European Food Brokers (EFB) blaming the deterioration of the…
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