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Feb- 2025 -5 February
Estée Lauder to axe up to 7,000 roles amid restructuring plan
Estée Lauder has revealed its plans to cut up to 7,000 roles globally as part of its latest cost-cutting plan,…
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5 February
Amazon reports fastest ever Prime delivery times in 2024
Amazon achieved its fastest delivery speeds ever for Prime members globally in 2024, and delivered more than nine billion items…
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5 February
Designer takes Boohoo to court over alleged copyright infringement
A Welsh designer has accused Boohoo of copyright infringement, claiming it has sold copies of her “signature” bikini top amongst…
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5 February
Very Group ends HSBC relationship after 10 years
The Very Group has cut ties with HSBC, the bank which ran its customer loan portfolio worth around £1.8bn, according…
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5 February
Grocery sales climb 4.3% in January amid wellness boost
Take-home sales at the grocery retailers rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January compared with one year…
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4 February
Today’s news in brief-4/2/25
Shein’s planned £50bn London IPO is under threat due to potential US tariff reforms and ongoing allegations of forced labor…
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4 February
High street sales rise 7.1% in January but concerns on rising costs remain
Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by 7.1% in January amid concerns that 2025 is set to be…
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4 February
Aldi to create 1,600 new store roles
Aldi is set to create 1,600 new store roles this year as it aims to continue its significant investment across…
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4 February
Morrisons rolls out braille menus across its cafes
Morrisons has introduced new braille menus across all of its cafes to improve the dining experience for visually impaired customers.…
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4 February
HMV appoints new commercial director and head of marketing
HMV has appointed David Athey to the new role of commercial director and Kate Longbottom as the new head of…
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