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Apr- 2024 -26 April
The Portman Estate boosts retail, leisure and cultural offer
The Portman Estate has signed five diverse new brands to boost Edgware Road, Marble Arch and the west side of…
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25 April
WH Smith revenues rise 8% in H1 amid travel boost
WH Smith has reported that total revenues rose 8% to £926m in the six months ending 29 February, largely boosted…
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24 April
Primark appoints three to advisory board
Primark has appointed Martin Brok, Sona Chawla and Christophe Roussel to its advisory board, according to sources. The trio will…
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24 April
Pret co-founder returns amid board shakeup
Pret a Manger has announced that its co-founder Sinclair Beecham will return to the company in an advisory role as…
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23 April
Primark launches click and collect amid soaring profits
Primark has revealed that it is launching a new click and collect service to all of its British stores by…
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19 April
Wilko relaunches click and collect
Wilko has relaunched its free click and collect service having successfully completed concept store trials in Exeter, Luton and Plymouth.…
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17 April
Matalan welcomes 17 new third-party brands
Matalan has expanded its range by launching 17 new third-party brands within womenswear, menswear, kidswear, homeware and gifting, as well…
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17 April
BRC calls on PCC candidates to ‘get tough’ on retail crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates to commit to three pledges that…
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15 April
Trudon candlemaker to open debut store in Covent Garden
Covent Garden’s Seven Dials is set to welcome heritage candlemaker Trudon for its UK bricks-and-mortar debut. Trudon, the luxury French…
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12 April
Majestic Wines owner Fortress acquires Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has been acquired by Fortress, owner of Majestic Wines, after owner Aziz Tayub retired. As part of the transaction…
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