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Apr- 2024 -15 April
Dr Martens sues Temu over alleged Google ad trademark infringement
Dr Martens, the British footwear brand, has filed a lawsuit against online retailer Temu last week, over a trademark infringement,…
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15 April
Former BHS owner recalled to prison for breach of licence
Dominic Chappell, the former owner of BHS, has been made to return to HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset for breach…
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15 April
Kingfisher chair to step down
Kingfisher has announced that Andrew Cosslett is set to step down as chair of the company after seven years as…
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12 April
Today’s news in brief-12/4/24
Levi’s has welcomed Gianluca Flore, a seasoned executive from Burberry, as its new chief commercial officer effective 29 July .…
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12 April
Wilko launches tool and equipment rental service
Wilko has announced the launch of its new tool and equipment hire service, Wilkohire, which aims to make handling jobs…
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12 April
White Stuff opens new outlet store in Ashford
White Stuff has recently opened a new outlet store at the McArthur Glen Designer Shopping Outlet in Ashford, Kent. The…
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12 April
Majestic Wines owner Fortress acquires Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has been acquired by Fortress, owner of Majestic Wines, after owner Aziz Tayub retired. As part of the transaction…
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12 April
UK economy grows for second month in a row
UK GDP increased slightly for the second month in a row, in another sign the economy is edging out of…
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12 April
InPost appoints new UK CEO
InPost has announced the appointment of Neil Kuschel as UK CEO with immediate effect. It said Kuschel has extensive knowledge…
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12 April
Amazon invests over £600m in robotics and AI in Europe
Amazon has invested more than €700m (£600m) in robotics and AI-powered technologies across Europe over the last five years.By the…
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