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M&A
ScS to be acquired by Italian firm Poltronesofà in £99.4m deal
Furniture retailer ScS has revealed it has agreed to be acquired by Italian brand Poltronesofà in a £99.4m deal. SCS’s…
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People Moves
Asda appoints new VP of marketing
Asda has appointed Adam Zavalis as its new vice president of marketing. Zavalis joins the supermarket in November and will…
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High Street
Frasers ups Asos stake again to 23%
Frasers has again upped its stake in Asos to 23%, as it continues its investment in a number of UK…
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Economy
Inflation remains at 6.7% despite fall in food prices
Inflation remained unchanged at 6.7% in September as a fall in food prices was offset by an increase in the…
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How to ‘sleigh’ your holiday campaigns
It’s time to expect the unexpected. The way consumers shop during the holidays has undergone a significant transformation in recent…
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Supermarkets
Grocery sales stabilise helped by supermarket loyalty scheme discounts
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets experienced sustained growth (+9.1%) in the last four weeks ending 7 October 2023, according…
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People Moves
Former JD boss Peter Cowgill considers retail return
Former JD boss Peter Cowgill is reportedly considering a return to retail after being approached by a private equity firm…
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Department Stores
John Lewis Partnership appoints new property director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has appointed Royal Mail’s interim corporate finance director, Martin Gafsen, as its new…
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Economy
UK economy improves slightly in August
The UK economy is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in August 2023, following a fall of 0.6% in July…
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Supermarkets
Aldi to recruit 3,000 roles ahead of Christmas
Aldi has revealed it is recruiting for 3,000 store roles ahead of the festive period. The supermarket is looking to…
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