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UK Treasury rejects retailers’ business rates reform calls

The UK Treasury has today rejected calls from retailers who say business rates should be reformed to create a level…

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England game could bring additional £860m in grocery sales

Grocery sales could rise by up to 5% ahead of England’s quarter-final match against Sweden on Saturday according to data…

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Primark defies high street strife with 6% sales boost

Budget fashion retailer Primark has reported a 6% increase in sales in the 40 weeks to 23 June compared with…

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Scribbler to stock interracial and LGBTQ greeting cards in UK first

Greetings card retailer Scribbler has become the first UK high street retailer to stock greeting cards featuring interracial and LGBTQ…

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Estate agents join high street casualties as insolvencies rise

Around 153 estate agents have gone insolvent in the last year, up from 148 the year before, according to a…

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London retail properties boost Crown Estate to £329m

The Crown Estate, the Queen’s main source of income, has announced a increase in return to the Treasury of £329.4m,…

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ASOS partners with London College of Fashion for pilot course

ASOS has announced that it is piloting a training programme on circular fashion for its designers, in partnership with London…

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Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year

The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock…

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House of Fraser CVA approved by creditors, 31 stores to close

House of Fraser has announced that its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposals have been approved by the company’s creditors in…

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EXCLUSIVE: Poundworld confusion as staff memo casts doubt on ‘closing down’ sale

Store managers at Poundworld are preparing to promote a ‘closing down’ sale, despite a staff memo circulated yesterday which cast…

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