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The incoming government must take action to fully support to the retail sector, the BRC has urged in its latest...
Brexit woes and wet weather dampen October footfall
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Halfords acquires garage chain amid profit plunge
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Ikea UK sales top £2bn in 2019
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Profits plummet at M&S as clothing sales slide
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2800 jobs affected as Mothercare ceases UK trading
Mothercare has announced it is to cease all trading within the UK, putting a potential 2800 jobs at risk. Operating...
Footfall tumbles further in October
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Hammerson appoints new non-executive director
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Primark profits top £900m in 2019
Fashion retailer Primark has reported an 8% increase in operating profits to £913m, for the year ended 14 September 2019. ...
New flagship River Island store opens in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton
Fashion retailer River Island has opened a new flagship store in Grovesnor Shopping Northampton. The announcement comes from LGIM Real...
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