Next profits boosted by continued online growth in H1
Fashion retailer Next has recorded a 2.7% rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 2019, aided by a...
CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning...
Sports Direct to ‘ignore’ deadline in hunt for new auditor
Sports Direct is still searching for a new auditor, amid reports that it could be forced to consult the government...
Argent appoints new retail lead for King’s Cross centre
Shopping centre developer Argent, has appointed a James Rayner as it new retail lead for its flagship project, King’s Cross...
One in 20 workers not receiving holiday pay, research reveals
Around one in 20 workers in the UK are not receiving any holiday entitlement, according to a recent study by...
French Connection losses narrow in H1
Fashion retailer French Connection has reported a reduction in its pre-tax losses for the six month period to 31 July...
Council investments in shopping centres to top £1bn
Local councils are set to spend £1bn on buying shopping centres by the end of 2020, in a bid to...
Schuh to seek rental reductions
Footwear retailer Schuh has become the latest retailer to ask landlords for rent reductions across its retail estate, after it...
91% of Sports Direct shareholders re-elect Mike Ashley
Over 90% of Sports Direct’s shareholders have voted in favour of founder Mike Ashley’s re-election as a director of the...
Co-op profits dropped by almost 50% in H1
The Co-operative Group saw profits drop by almost 50% in the six months to July, as the firm’s funerals business...
