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High Street
Nearly half of indie retailers report Q2 sales decline, BIRA finds
Nearly half (46%) of Britain’s independent retailers reported lower sales in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same…
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High Street
Shoe Zone halves profit forecast amid weak consumer confidence
Shoe Zone expects annual profits to fall by half after seeing a drop in footfall and revenues during June and…
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High Street
Waterstones secures £125m to fund growth
Waterstones has secured £125m in syndicated financing to support its operations and expansion plans. The UK-based bookseller said the package,…
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Sport & Leisure
SportsShoes.com FY revenues rise 4% to £93.3m
Online sportswear retailer SportsShoes.com has reported that revenues rose 4% to £93.3m in the year to 28 February, with EBITDA…
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Supermarkets
Iceland links food price rises to Reeves’ budget measures
Iceland has warned that food prices will rise as suppliers pass on higher costs linked to last autumn’s budget measures,…
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DIY
Oak Furnitureland launches lifetime furniture guarantee
Oak Furnitureland has announced the launch of a new lifetime furniture guarantee, cementing its long-held belief that “furniture should be…
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Luxury Goods
Ralph Lauren raises FY guidance as Q1 sales jump 14% to $1.7bn
Ralph Lauren has raised its full-year outlook after first-quarter revenues rose 14% year-on-year to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) in the period ended…
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Health & Beauty
Pure Seoul opens new UK stores after securing £4.1m in funding
Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has announced that it opened three new stores in 2025 after securing a £4.1m funding…
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Health & Beauty
The Body Shop hires ex-L’Occitane MD to lead brand strategy
The Body Shop has announced the appointment of former L’Occitane managing director, Alia Sirina Hawa, to the role of chief…
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Electrical
Currys launches Oxford Street trial to curb phone theft
Currys has launched a trial on Oxford Street today (6 August) using pavement markings to encourage pedestrians to keep their…
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