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Fortnum and Mason names new CEO

Fortnum and Mason has named Tom Athron as its new CEO, replacing Ewan Venters in the role.  Prior to his…

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Laura Ashley returns to high street with Next partnership

Laura Ashley is set to return to the UK high street next year with a new partnership with Next, which…

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Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%

Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is…

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Hut Group raises forecast amid ‘strong’ trading period 

The Hut Group has announced that group revenue soared by 38.6% to £378.1m in the three months ended 30 September…

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Geek Retreat plans on opening 100 more stores

Games and fantasy company Geek Retreat has confirmed its plans to open another 100 stores over the next two years…

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Hamleys to axe a quarter of staff

Iconic toy retailer Hamleys is reportedly set to cut more than a quarter of its London workforce. According to The…

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Footfall continues decline following tiered restrictions

Footfall fell by 3.1% across all retail destinations last week from the week before, following tiered restrictions being introduced across…

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Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown

The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23…

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Landsec to dispose of retail parks

Landsec has unveiled its plans to dispose of its retail parks where there is “little or no competitive advantage”, in…

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London to move to Tier 2

London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing…

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