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Analysis
Primark’s relationship with online shopping
As a company that has hand-waved away online shopping as unnecessary to its business model, Primark has finally relented in…
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High Street
Wilko MD steps down amid refinancing talks
Wilko has announced that its managing director Alison Hands is stepping down from her role, as she is set to…
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Clothing & Shoes
Superdry close to agreeing £70m refinancing deal
Superdry is reportedly close to agreeing a £70m deal with Elliott Advisors, a US-based hedge fund. The news comes as…
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People Moves
Pepco Group appoints former CEO as chairman
Pepco Group, the parent company of variety discount retailer Poundland in the UK, has announced the appointment of Andy Bond…
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Clothing & Shoes
H&M reopens Regent Street flagship following refurb
H&M have reopened its flagship Regent Street store today (24 November), following a refurbishment and additions to the site’s offerings. …
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DIY
Halfords H1 profits fall to £29m amid ‘softening’ trade
Halfords has reported that underlying profit before tax fell by 49.9% to £29m in the first half of the year,…
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Electrical
AO revenues fall 17% in H1
Electrical retailer Ao reported a year-on-year revenue decline of 17% in the six months ended 30 September 2022, as the…
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Supermarkets
Iceland founder rebuffs takeover approaches
Malcolm Walker, the founder of Iceland Foods, has reportedly dispelled rumours that he has been “quietly marketing” the company to…
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Economy
October sales rise 0.6% but remain behind pre-Covid levels
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that retail sales volumes rose by an estimated 0.6% in October, following a…
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Features
Geoff Lloyd warns on expected ‘greater demand’ this Black Friday
What led to you becoming director of retail and what responsibilities come with the role? My career began on the…
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