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Jun- 2024 -10 June
Top THG shareholder joins calls for vote against chair
THG’s tenth largest shareholder has joined a revolt against the reappointment of the company’s chairman amid disappointment over the group’s…
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10 June
New West End Company launches manifesto ahead of GE
New West End Company has announced the launch of its new manifesto ahead of the general election in July. The…
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7 June
Today’s news in brief-7/6/24
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has initiated a £1bn damages claim against Amazon on behalf of UK retailers selling…
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7 June
Lidl announces plans for new distribution centre
Lidl UK has revealed plans for a brand new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Bolton, Greater Manchester, following the freehold…
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7 June
TDR Capital to become majority owner of Asda as Zuber Issa exits
TDR Capital is set to become the majority owner of Asda, announcing that it has agreed to acquire Zuber Issa’s…
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7 June
Sainsbury’s unveils Klarna partnership
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it has struck a deal with buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna for the use of its product. The…
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7 June
BIRA leads £1bn damages claim against Amazon for UK retailers
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has brought forward a £1bn pound damages claim against Amazon on behalf of retailers…
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7 June
MRI Software to provide AI footfall data for Holland and Barrett
Holland and Barrett has revealed a partnership with retail property technology group MRI Software, which will provide the retailer with…
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7 June
Dunelm non-executive director exits
Dunelm has announced that Arja Taaveniku, an independent non-executive director of the company, has informed the board of her decision…
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7 June
Second Morrisons strike called off after improved pay offer
Planned industrial action that was due to take place at Morrisons warehouses in Northwich and Wakefield from 13 June to…
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