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Nov- 2023 -28 November
Co-op opens purpose-built store in Aberdeen
Co-op has opened its newest purpose-built, 4,000 sq ft store in Aberdeen’s King Street, creating 15 local jobs. The store…
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28 November
Falling inflation under threat in 2024, BRC warns
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the current trend of falling inflation could be under threat in the…
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28 November
Topps Tiles PBT falls to £6.8m despite record revenues
Topps Tiles has revealed its profit before tax fell 37.6% to £6.8m in FY23 despite reporting a third consecutive record…
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28 November
Pets at Home maintains guidance despite fall in H1 profits
Pets at Home has maintained its profit guidance despite seeing underlying pre-tax profits slump 19.3% to £47.8m during the first…
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27 November
Made launches first store in Sheffield
Next has announced the opening of the first Made store, as it makes a return to the High Street. The…
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27 November
Footfall jumps 7.9% during Black Friday
Black Friday footfall jumped by 7.9% against the week previous across all UK retail destinations, providing retailers with a much…
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27 November
Asos ditches diversity goals in bonus scheme
Asos leadership team will reportedly no longer need to hit diversity targets as part of the criteria to achieve annual…
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27 November
Mountain Warehouse to open 50 stores in 2024 amid record revenues
Mountain Warehouse has revealed it will be opening a new branch every week in the run up to Christmas and…
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24 November
Julian Charles opens Castle Quarter store in Norwich
Bedroom furnishings retailer, Julian Charles, has signed a new five-year lease for the 1,800 sq ft unit at Norwich city…
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24 November
Joe Browns to open new store in Leeds
Joe Browns, the fashion and homes retailer, has announced the opening date of a new store at the city’s White…
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