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Clothing & Shoes
Matalan continues strong performance with 4.9% revenue boost
Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has reported a 4.9% increase in revenue for the 13 weeks ending 26 May 2018.…
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High Street
Poundworld founder urges ‘moral argument’ after administrators reject rescue bid
A rescue bid offer made by Poundworld founder Chris Edwards has been been rejected by appointed administrators Deloitte, who say…
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High Street
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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Analysis
A look-back at the first half of 2018 in retail
Over the past six months, we’ve seen high street stalwarts such as M&S, New Look, and most recently House of…
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Uncategorized
Former Amazon finance VP returns to Asda as CFO
Asda has appointed Rob McWilliam as chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Alex Russo as he leaves the business to take…
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Advice
The five key skills you need for a successful merger
The proposed £12bn merger of supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda is arguably a watershed moment for the retail and grocery…
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High Street
Deloitte hits back at Poundworld founder over rescue bid row
Deloitte has hit back at accusations made by Poundworld founder Chris Edwards over the handling of the company’s administration. A…
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High Street
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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Advice
Could ‘good cost, bad cost’ rescue the UK high street?
A series of high-profile CVAs and administrations in recent months are a powerful reminder of the tough conditions currently facing…
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DIY
Homebase to axe 303 head office jobs
Embattled DIY retailer Homebase will restructure operations at its store support centre in Milton Keynes, resulting in the loss of…
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