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Oct- 2024 -21 October
WHSmith stores to sell vinyl records for first time in 30 years
WHSmith has revealed it is to start selling vinyl records in 80 of its high street stores across the UK…
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21 October
Retail Trust launches training to help shop staff combat rising abuse
The Retail Trust is set to launch free training for shop workers next month to help them combat an “expected…
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18 October
Mothercare secures refinancing deal amid Asia expansion plans
Mothercare has agreed a deal that will see it refinance its existing debt facilities with investment firm Gordon Brothers, whilst…
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17 October
Snapchat debuts immersive AR ‘high-street’ with Boots and Depop
Snapchat has announced the launch of an all-new immersive high-street experience, Snap Street, set to open in East London this…
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15 October
Poundstretcher bolsters leadership team with host of senior appointments
Poundstretcher has announced a series of senior appointments within its commercial and store operations teams to help fuel its growth…
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14 October
Retailers urge chancellor to apply Retail Rates Corrector
More than 70 retail CEOs have urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to ease business rates amid warnings that a £2.7bn tax…
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2 October
JD Sports profits drop 64.3% in H1 despite record sales of £5bn
JD Sports has reported that its profit before tax fell by 64.3% to £126m during the 26 weeks to 3…
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1 October
The Works ‘well-positioned’ for Xmas despite PBT drop
The Works has seen its profit-before-tax fall to £6.9m for the year ended 5 May 2024, down from £9m last…
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1 October
Greggs sales rise 10.6% in Q3
Greggs has reported “good” like-for-like sales growth over the Q3 ended 28 September, as total sales rose 10.6% and like-for-like…
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Sep- 2024 -30 September
Dreams sales jump 2.2% amid record store investment
Dreams has revealed turnover increased by 2.2% to £395.4m for the 52 weeks ending December 2023, following a period of…
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