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Mar- 2024 -4 March
Today’s news in brief-4/1/24
M&S emerged victorious against Michael Gove’s decision to block its redevelopment plans for its Marble Arch flagship branch. The High…
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4 March
White Stuff and Sisters and Seekers open at Liverpool One
Liverpool One has announced the signings of two new retail additions, White Stuff and Sisters and Seekers, as the destination…
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4 March
Footasylum chair and CEO Barry Bown to step down
Footasylum has announced that its executive chairman and CEO, Barry Bown, will be stepping down from his role to take…
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4 March
Gymshark appoints new chief digital officer
Gymshark has recently announced the appointment of Carly Natalizia to the newly created role of chief digital officer. In her…
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4 March
M&S CEO calls for business rates and apprenticeship levy reform
M&S CEO Stuart Machin has publicly called for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce reforms to business rates and the apprenticeship…
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4 March
M&S wins Marble Arch legal battle
The High Court has ruled in favour of M&S’ redevelopment plans of its Marble Arch flagship branch, having called Michael…
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4 March
Retail records fifth consecutive month of negative sales, BDO finds
Total in-store and online sales have dropped -1.3% in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative sales results, according…
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4 March
Frasers rescues Wiggle from administration
Frasers Group has acquired online bicycle retailer Wiggle out of administration, The Sunday Times has reported. Frasers reportedly agreed a…
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1 March
Half of UK retail businesses losing customers due to poor delivery experience
Half of retail businesses in the UK are losing customers due to a poor delivery experience according to data from…
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1 March
The O2 delivers ‘strongest start’ of the year with 25% sales increase
The Entertainment District and Outlet Shopping at The O2 have experienced their “strongest start” to a trading year with a…
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