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Nov- 2022 -10 November
Next Boss urges gov to allow more overseas workers
Next CEO Simon Wolfson has urged the government to allow more overseas workers into the UK on account of the…
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9 November
DFS appoints former Asda boss as CFO
DFS Furniture has announced that John Fallon is to be appointed as an executive director and chief financial officer (CFO)…
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7 November
Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term
Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last…
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7 November
Made.com expected to fall into administration this week
Made.com is reportedly expected to enter administration early this week (7 November) after failing to find a buyer. According to…
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7 November
Mamas & Papas revenues jump 17% in H1
Mamas and Papas has reported that its revenues grew 17% in the six months to September, with the group’s continued…
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4 November
Under Armour lowers sales outlook amid ‘challenging environment’
Under Armour has lowered its sales outlook despite seeing its revenues increase 2% to $1.6bn (£1.4bn) in the second quarter…
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3 November
Retailers pessimistic heading into peak season, research finds
Over half of UK retailers are concerned about their businesses’ financial performance over the upcoming peak season against a backdrop…
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3 November
Footfall gap from 2019 narrows in October to -9.8%
The gap in footfall from 2019 narrowed in October to -9.8% from -12.6% in September and -13.2% in August, according…
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Oct- 2022 -31 October
Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 8.2% last week from the week before, a greater increase than in any…
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31 October
Wilko increases staff pay to £10
Wilko has announced it has increased its entry level hourly rate to £10 – 50p above the national living wage.…
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