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Fast fashion brands called before Parliament

A number of online only fashion retailers have been asked to give evidence as part of the Environmental Audit Committee’s…

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Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty

The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates…

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600 jobs at risk as Crawshaws enters administration

Meat retailer Crawshaws has announced it has entered administration, putting 600 jobs at risk across its 42 stores. A Crawshaws…

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Amazon launches ‘try before you buy’ shopping service in UK

Amazon Fashion has launched its ‘try before you buy’ Prime Wardrobe service in the UK following a “successful” launch in…

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Autumn Budget 2018: Business rates cut for SMEs and new digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed plans to give smaller retailers a 33% cut to business rates and introduced a new…

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Chancellor to propose £900m rates relief plan for smaller retailers

Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to announce a rates relief for retail SMEs and relax town planning rules on the…

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United Colors of Benetton co-founder dies aged 77

Gilberto Benetton, one the co-founders of fashion retail chain United Colors of Benetton, has died aged 77 following a short…

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Retail sector ‘to face £186.45m business rates increase next April’

Retail firms will see business rates increase by £186.45 next April for the year 2019/20, according to real estate advisor…

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ASOS reports 26% sales increase

Online fashion retailer ASOS has posted a 26% increase in its sales to £2.4bn compared with £1.9bn the previous year.…

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American Golf bought by Endless saving 900 jobs

American Golf has been purchased by private equity investor Endless after it entered administration last Friday (12 October), saving 900…

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