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Mar- 2025 -11 March
Today’s news in brief-11/3/25
Boohoo has rebranded as Debenhams Group following its acquisition of the high street department store in 2021, which it relaunched…
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11 March
Convenience stores victim to over 6.2 million thefts last year, ACS finds
The UK’s local shops recorded an estimated 6.2 million incidents of shop theft last year, compared with 5.6 million in…
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11 March
M&S adds Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform
M&S has announced the addition of contemporary fashion and lifestyle brands, Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online…
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11 March
Valentines Day helps retail sales jump 1.1% in February
Total retail sales in the UK increased by 1.1% year-on-year for the four weeks ended 1 March, a similar increase…
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11 March
Mango turnover tops €3.3bn in 2024 amid record investment
Mango has hailed its “excellent” full-year results after turnover rose by 7.6% to €3.3bn (£2.8bn) in 2024, while net profit…
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11 March
Boohoo rebrands to Debenhams Group
Boohoo has announced that it is rebranding as Debenhams Group, having rescued the high street department store out of administration…
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10 March
Today’s news in brief-10/3/25
WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and…
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10 March
Two bidders remain in running for WH Smith high street arm
Only two firms reportedly remain in the running to acquire WH Smith’s high street business, with a possible decision coming…
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10 March
UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way
Retail footfall rose by 1.8% overall for the week ended 7 March 2025 compared with the week before, driven by…
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10 March
John Lewis staff could miss out on bonus amid missed profit target
John Lewis employees could reportedly miss out on their staff bonus for the fourth time in the group’s history, amid…
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