Year: 2019
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Jul- 2019 -23 JulyHigh Street
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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23 JulyHigh Street
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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22 JulyDIY
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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22 JulyHigh Street
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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22 JulyAdvice
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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22 JulyM&A
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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22 JulyHigh Street
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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19 JulyAdvice
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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19 JulyTechnology
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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19 JulySupermarkets
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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