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Mar- 2024 -19 March
Primark trials ‘sold’ stickers as anti-theft deterrent
Primark UK has started trialling a new anti-theft measure, which sees checkout staff at some of the fashion retailer’s branches…
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19 March
Wickes welcomes ‘robust’ FY23 trading amid Solar Fast acquisition
Wickes has announced a “robust” trading performance for the year ended 30 December 2023 as it confirms that it has…
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19 March
Ikea introduces new round of price cuts ahead of Easter
Ikea has announced its next wave of price cuts on hundreds of its most popular items ahead of the Easter…
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19 March
Asda launches new staff benefits as it confirms pay rise
Asda has launched two new benefits for staff and confirmed that its proposal to raise retail pay rates to £12.04…
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18 March
Today’s news in brief-18/3/24
The Saudi PIF, along with Kering, is reportedly eyeing a stake in Selfridges as the store’s co-owner, Central Group, faces…
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18 March
Hype to target kids and families with new travel product range
Hype has announced its new growth strategy, which will centre around a product range of travel accessories aims at kids…
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18 March
Central Co-op raises hourly pay amid further benefits for employees
Central Co-op has announced significant investments in its employees by raising minimum pay to £12 an hour, alongside paid breaks…
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18 March
Saudi PIF and Kering eye Selfridges stake
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investor Fund (PIF) and Gucci owner Kering are reportedly considering a stake in luxury department store Selfridges…
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18 March
Currys ups profit guidance after takeover bid fails
Currys has revealed that it expects its full-year pre-tax profit to be “at least £115m” after predicting it would land…
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18 March
M&S nears banking ‘superapp’ agreement with HSBC
M&S is in talks to finalise an agreement with HSBC to establish a new banking and loyalty “superapp”, according to…
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