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Mar- 2025 -7 March
Retail parks lead the way as footfall sees small bounce in February
UK footfall edged up 0.2% in February as the performance from UK retail parks helped footfall increase for the second…
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7 March
HMV halts UK expansion amid rising wage costs
HMV has halted its UK expansion in anticipation of the rising wage costs due to commence next month, and will…
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7 March
Boots owner sold to Sycamore Partners in $23.7bn deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced that it has been acquired by American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal…
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6 March
Pepco explores potential sale of Poundland amid trading challenges
Pepco has announced that it is “actively exploring” a potential sale of Poundland amid rising pressures on the business, and…
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5 March
Games Workshop welcomes strong start to 2025
Games Workshop has revealed today (5 March) in a short trading update that its performance in January and February has…
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4 March
Greggs sales surge to £2.01bn in FY24
Greggs has surpassed the £2bn mark as its sales increased 11.3% to £2.014bn, with LFL sales in company-managed shops up…
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Feb- 2025 -28 February
TJX net sales up 4% to $56bn
The TJX Companies has revealed that its net sales rose 4% to $56bn (44.4bn) for the year ended 1 February…
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26 February
M&S and John Lewis top list for highest female board representation
M&S and John Lewis are among several retailers who are leading the way for gender equality in boardrooms. According to…
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24 February
DFS appoints former Holland and Barrett CEO as NED
DFS Furniture has announced the appointment of former Holland and Barrett CEO Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director. Buffin…
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21 February
Primark to open first standalone homewares store in March
Primark has announced that it is set to open its first standalone homewares store in Belfast on 6 March 2025.…
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