Year: 2019

Lego Group to open two new stores this year

The Lego Group is bringing two new stores to Birmingham’s Bull Ring and Southampton West Quay Shopping Centre. The two…

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McColl’s profits plummet by 91%

Convenience store and newsagents McColl’s has reported a 91% decline in pre-tax profits for the six months to 26 May,…

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Homebase close to buying out Bathstore

DIY retailer Homebase is reportedly closing in on acquiring bathroom retailer Bathstore, according to The Telegraph. The company entered administration…

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Philip Day places bid for Jack Wills

Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day has put in an initial bid to acquire fashion retailer Jack Wills. It has…

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How retailers can fill the data gap on their shelves

  The value of the shelf The average person’s attention span when standing at a shelf is now just eight…

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Bluegem sells 40% stake in Liberty London

Private equity firm Bluegem has sold its 40% stake in the British brand and flagship department store Liberty London. The…

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Former Ted Baker boss considering private equity buy-out

Ray Kelvin, founder and former CEO of Ted Baker, is rumoured to be considering a private equity buy-out of the…

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Helping retail businesses to grow

With almost three million workers, the retail sector is the largest private-sector employer in the UK. And while the retail…

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Microsoft reports Q4 revenues of £26bn despite gaming slump

Microsoft has revealed its total revenues for the fourth quarter jumped 12% to $33.7bn (£26.7bn), despite struggles at its gaming…

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Waitrose to close seven stores putting 677 jobs at risk

Waitrose and Partners has announced it is to axe seven stores, leaving 677 jobs at risk. The retailer said it…

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