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May- 2025 -9 May
Dobbies unveils revamped Cadnam store
Dobbies Garden Centre has revealed it has relaunched its Cadnam store as part of a nationwide refurbishment programme. This is…
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9 May
UK agrees trade deal with US but 10% tariff remains
The UK and the US have reached a “first-of-a-kind” trade agreement, under which the US will slash tariffs on UK…
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9 May
Primark to expand into Middle East amid Alshaya partnership
Primark has confirmed plans to debut in the Middle East, in partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Primark…
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9 May
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April
UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four…
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9 May
John Lewis opens Jamie Oliver cookery school at London flagship
John Lewis has officially opened the flagship Jamie Oliver Cookery School and Jamie Oliver Cafe to customers at its Oxford…
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8 May
Today’s news in brief-8/5/25
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance to £1.08bn, up £14m, following an 11.4% rise in Q1 full-price sales, outperforming…
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8 May
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the…
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8 May
Mothercare retail sales fall 18% in FY25
Mothercare, the specialist global brand for parents and young children, has reported an 18% decline in its worldwide retail sales…
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8 May
Pandora lowers profit guidance amid tariff fears
Pandora has revealed that it has lowered its EBIT margin guidance for the full year to “around 24%”, down from…
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8 May
Amazon launches Haul in the UK as it aims to rival Temu on prices
Amazon has launched its new Haul proposition in the UK, allowing customers to shop “ultra-low-priced” products across multiple categories including…
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