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Jun- 2025 -11 June
Zara owner Inditex sees sales slow in Q1
Zara owner Inditex has reported slower than expected sales growth in Q1, with sales up by 4.2% to €8.3bn (£7.06bn),…
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11 June
Debenhams Group adopts AI for real-time pricing across brands
Debenhams Group has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its brands to automate product pricing and promotions in real time.…
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10 June
Cadogan profits rise amid continued investment in Chelsea estate
Cadogan has reported a 16.6% increase in operating profit, supported by sustained demand across its portfolio and progress on environmental…
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10 June
ONS Data: Retail loses over 360,000 jobs in a decade
Retail has lost over 360,000 jobs in the past decade, according to the latest data from the Office for National…
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10 June
John Lewis Partnership to reduce staff committee to boost efficiency
The John Lewis Partnership is set to cut its partnership council by a quarter this autumn, reducing the number of…
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10 June
Inspiration Commerce Group acquires Trouva
Online marketplace Trouva has been acquired by Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG), marking the company’s entry into the curated retail platform…
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10 June
Retail sales rise 1% in May despite low non-essential spending
Total retail sales rose by 1% year-on-year in the four weeks to 31 May, up from 0.7% in the same…
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10 June
Frasers mulls all-cash bid for Revolution Beauty
Frasers Group has confirmed it is participating in a formal sale process of Revolution Beauty, which could see it acquire…
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9 June
One in 10 part-time retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that around 160,000, or more than one in 10, part-time retail roles are…
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9 June
River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions
High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a restructuring plan amid tough trading…
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