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Apr- 2025 -16 April
Inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in March
Inflation has fallen more than expected to 2.6% in the 12 months to March 2025, down from the 2.8% rise…
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16 April
Sosandar lowers profit expectations amid softer trading
Sosandar has revealed it expects its full-year profits to be no less than £500k for the year ended 31 March…
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16 April
WH Smith H1 high street profits fall to £15m ahead of sale
WH Smith has reported that high street trading profits fell, from £22m to £15m, in the six months ended 28…
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16 April
ProCook revenues jump 17.8% in Q4
ProCook has seen its total revenue increase by 17.8% to £15.5m during the 12 weeks ended 30 March 2025. Retail…
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15 April
Today’s news in brief-15/4/25
Halfords has appointed Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton, who…
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15 April
B&M to open 45 new UK stores despite sales drop
B&M has revealed that it is aiming to open 45 new stores in the UK in 2025 despite the fact…
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15 April
Majestic completes acquisition of Enotria&Coe
Majestic, the wine specialist in retail, wholesale and hospitality, has completed the strategic acquisition of Enotria&Coe, a supplier of premium…
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15 April
UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024,…
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15 April
Former Very Group CEO to take over as Halfords boss
Halfords has announced that Graham Stapleton is stepping down as CEO, with Henry Birch replacing him in the role. Stapleton…
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15 April
Frasers to launch Sports Direct in Australia and New Zealand
Frasers Group has struck a long-term strategic retail agreement with Accent Group to launch and operate Sports Direct across Australia…
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