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High Street
BRC warns of ‘spending squeeze’ in January
The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data between 10 and 13 December showed…
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Supermarkets
Network Rail retail sales rise 10% to £233m in Q2
Network Rail saw its total retail sales rise 10% to £233.7m for the second quarter from July to September, spelling…
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Clothing & Shoes
Birkenstock FY revenues rise 21% to €1.8bn
Birkenstock has reported that revenues rose by 21% to €1.8bn (£1.48bn) for the year to 30 September, slightly ahead of…
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Features
Are postcodes the ‘new cookies’?
There’s little doubt many retail marketers let out a deep sigh of relief when Google U-turned on phasing out third…
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High Street
Shoe Zone halves profit guidance and warns of store closures
Shoe Zone has halved its profit expectations for the year to 27 September 2025, downgrading it to “no less than”…
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M&A
BIC acquires Tangle Teezer in €200m deal
BIC has announced its acquisition of haircare company Tangle Teezer in a €200m (£165m) deal . Headquartered in London, Tangle…
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Clothing & Shoes
Pour Moi HY sales hit £20m amid M&S partnership
Swimwear and lingerie brand Pour Moi saw its sales rise by 12% to £20m during the six months to 30…
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Analysis
How China and ‘memory makers’ are shaping luxury retail trends
The global luxury retail market is at a turning point, navigating economic shifts, evolving consumer preferences, and new growth opportunities.…
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Department Stores
Selfridges co-owner admits £4bn price was ‘too high’
Tos Chirathivat, the executive chair and CEO of Thai family conglomerate Central Group, said in a conversation with The Financial…
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Online & Digital
Zalando to acquire About You in €1.2bn deal
Zalando has announced its intention to submit a voluntary public offer to acquire up to 100% of German retailer About…
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