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Jun- 2025 -10 June
Retail sales rise 1% in May despite low non-essential spending
Total retail sales rose by 1% year-on-year in the four weeks to 31 May, up from 0.7% in the same…
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10 June
Frasers mulls all-cash bid for Revolution Beauty
Frasers Group has confirmed it is participating in a formal sale process of Revolution Beauty, which could see it acquire…
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9 June
One in 10 part-time retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that around 160,000, or more than one in 10, part-time retail roles are…
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9 June
River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions
High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a restructuring plan amid tough trading…
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9 June
Matalan to open 10 stores annually amid £25m investment
Matalan has announced that it is set to invest over £25m in its UK store estate following the £25m of…
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9 June
Frasers eyes Revolution Beauty takeover
Frasers Group is reportedly exploring a takeover bid for the struggling Revolution Beauty, Sky News has reported. Sources told Sky…
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9 June
Amazon to take action on catalogue abuse following CMA probe
Amazon Europe has signed undertakings committing to enhance its existing systems for tackling fake reviews and catalogue abuse, following an…
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6 June
JD Sports to open its largest store at Trafford Centre
JD Sports is set to open its biggest store globally at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on Saturday 7 June, following a…
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6 June
Wickes enters FTSE 250 amid strong sales
Wickes has been promoted to the FTSE 250 index following a strong start to the year. David Wood, chief executive…
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6 June
Hackers sent abuse and ransom demand to M&S boss
Hackers behind the M&S cyberattack reportedly sent an email directly to CEO Stuart Machin gloating about their actions and demand…
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