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Sep- 2025 -9 September
Pret to trial new meal deal format amid strong FY24 sales
Pret A Manger has announced its plans to trial new meal deal formats later this year to capture demand for value-led food-to-go, as the company set out a new medium-term strategy to accelerate growth in its home market and internationally. The news comes after Pret reported sales of £1.2bn for…
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9 September
Dunelm profits rise 2.7% to £211m as store footprint increases
Dunelm has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 2.7% to £211m, up from £205.4m, for the year ended 28 June 2025. Alongside this, the company’s total sales rose 3.8% to £1.77bn, up from £1.70bn. It stated that its digital sales were now 40% of total sales, up from 37% in the…
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8 September
The Works to meet FY profit expectations
The Works has said it is on track to deliver profit in line with forecasts for the current financial year, despite ongoing cost pressures. In a trading update ahead of its annual general meeting on 8 September, the retailer said the board remained confident of meeting market expectations for pre-IFRS…
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8 September
Modella and Doug Putman vie for collapsed Claire’s UK stores
Modella Capital along with Doug Putman, the businessman who rescued HMV, are both reportedly bidding to take over Claire’s UK operations after the fashion accessories chain fell into administration, according to Sky News. Modella Capital, which this year agreed to buy WH Smith’s 480 UK high street stores and plans…
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5 September
M&S launches first stoma underwear for men
Marks and Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to sell stoma underwear for men, with a new line of trunks designed to provide comfort and support for those living with a stoma. The retailer said that more than 200,000 people in the UK currently live with a…
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3 September
Aldi expands InPost locker rollout to more than 500 UK stores
Aldi has fitted InPost parcel lockers at more than 500 of its UK stores, with further installations planned in the coming months. The supermarket now offers the service at 536 sites across England, Scotland and Wales and aims to increase this to at least 600 stores by the end of…
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2 September
Oxford Street to go traffic-free for a day ahead of pedestrianisation plans
Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus on Sunday 21 September as part of a one-day event showcasing proposals to pedestrianise London’s most famous shopping street. The “This is Oxford Street” event will run from 12pm to 8pm and feature themed zones spanning fashion,…
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1 September
Frasers to lower bonus goal as boss misses out on £100m payout
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray is set to miss out on the required targets to achieve a £100m bonus, but the company is set to lower the targets which could see him land the bonus by 2030, according to reports from The Times. The bonus is dependent on the company…
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Aug- 2025 -28 August
Holland & Barrett appoints Anthony Houghton as new CEO
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of Anthony Houghton as new group CEO, effective from the beginning of the company’s new financial year in October 2025. Houghton has been with the business since September 2018, first serving as group retail and property director, then as COO and most recently…
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27 August
Frasers acquires minority stake in We Do Play
Frasers Group has announced the acquisition of a minority investment in UK leisure, retail, and hospitality experts, We Do Play. The group said this strategic investment marks Frasers’ debut into the leisure market, diversifying its consumer offering through synergies with its existing ecosystem, including Sports Direct and its growing real…
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