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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-7/4/25
US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…
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Government
Entry-level job costs jump over 10% for retailers
The cost of employing people into entry-level jobs has increased over 10% for retailers as a result of the rise…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/4/25
Manchester-based online retailer THG has successfully completed its debt refinancing, extending arrangements until December 2029. The refinancing includes a partial…
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Online & Digital
Very Group expands creative capabilities by launching HelloStudio
The Very Group has announced the launch of HelloStudio, which aims to bring the power of its data-led creative capabilities…
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Features
How can a celebrity partnership help your brand?
Retailers partnering with celebrities to promote products is a technique as old as celebrities themselves. However, in an era where…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-3/4/25
The Co-op has reported a sixfold surge in full-year pre-tax profits, rising to £161m from £28m the previous year, despite…
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Electrical
Currys ups profit guidance after robust peak trading
Currys has announced that it has increased its profit guidance with its adjusted profit before tax expected to be £145-155m…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-2/4/25
Topps Tiles reported a 4% rise in half-year sales to £127.7m, with underlying growth accelerating to 4.4% in Q2. Trade…
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DIY
Topps Tiles HY sales jump 4% to £127.7m
Topps Tiles has revealed that its group sales rose 4% to £127.7m for the 26 weeks ended 29 March 2025.…
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News-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/4/25
Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance…
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