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May- 2024 -14 May
‘Police aren’t interested’ in tackling shoplifting, says M&S boss
Archie Norman, chairman of Marks and Spencer, has claimed that retailers should accept that “police aren’t interested” in tackling shoplifting…
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14 May
The British Footwear Association appoints new CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that Richard Shetliffe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Shetliffe…
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14 May
Currys ups full-year PBT guidance
Currys has revealed that it expects its full-year profit before tax to be between £115m-£120m, an increase from its previous…
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13 May
Today’s news in brief-13/5/24
The Very Group has named Nadhim Zahawi, former government minister and MP, as its new non-executive chair. Zahawi, who will…
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13 May
N Brown named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
N Brown Group has recently been named one by The Sunday Times Best as one of the best places to…
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13 May
Asda unveils plans for mixed-use redevelopment in North West London
Asda has unveiled plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of its 10-acre Park Royal site in North West London. The retailer…
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13 May
Lidl GB ups staff pay for third time in 12 months
Lidl GB has announced that it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country,…
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13 May
John Lewis appoints new fashion director
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Rachel Morgans as its new director of finance. Morgans is currently working as…
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13 May
Shein accelerates London IPO preparations
Shein is reportedly ramping up its move towards a London IPO after its attempt to float in New York faced…
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13 May
Retailers call for overhaul of ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy
Large retailers such as John Lewis, Tesco and M&S have called for the apprenticeship levy to be overhauled as the…
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