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Mulberry swings to £5m loss in 2018

Handbag retailer Mulberry has reported losses before tax of £5m for the year ending 30 March 2019. Revenue decreased by…

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Disrupting physical: Who needs a store?

Only a few months ago, I was discussing the longevity of the high street with an e-commerce director at a…

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WHSmith ranked worst retailer in Which? Survey

WHSmith has finished bottom of Which?’s annual UK high street shops survey rankings of more than 100 shops, while specialist…

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Mike Ashley plans to invest millions to revamp House of Fraser

Mike Ashely has revealed he plans to pledge hundreds of millions of pounds into relaunching House of Fraser in return…

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Mike Ashley warned over plans for retail ‘oligopoly’

Former Marks and Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose has warned Mike Ashley over plans for a retail ‘oligopoly’, following his…

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Top four golden benefits of dropship

With the inexorable rise of e-commerce, consumers have become increasingly discerning and demanding. The key battle grounds for retailers have…

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Mike Ashley promises to ‘save’ Debenhams

Mike Ashley has made a promise to “save as many Debenhams stores and jobs” as he can similarly to House…

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New Look to abandon menswear store offering

Clothing retailer New Look plans to remove its menswear offering from its stores from autumn 19, moving it to an…

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JD Sports acquires Pretty Green from administration

Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green, the boutique men’s clothing brand, has been acquired by JD Sports out of administration. The sale…

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Schroders backs Findel’s rejection of Sports Direct takeover

Fund manager Schroders has backed Findel’s rejection of Sport’s Directs £140m takeover bid, saying it “significantly undervalues” the future prospects…

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