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Apr- 2025 -7 April
CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening new stores in areas dominated by Aldi and Lidl, The Telegraph has reported. The regulator’s current “restrictive” land clauses mean supermarkets must allow rival stores to open nearby without opposition…
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7 April
Co-op reopens three stores following refurb projects
Co-op has officially reopened three stores in Devon and Herefordshire before the weekend, following “extensive” programmes of improvements to the community stores. Located in Fore Street, Topsham; Newland’s Park, Scarborough, and Ledbury Road, Tupsley, the stores vary in size – with Newland’s Park, at just over 3,200 sq ft, being…
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7 April
Lidl trials middle aisle click, reserve and collect service
Lidl has announced it will be trialling a Click, Reserve and Collect service via the Lidl Plus app for the first time ever, allowing customers reserve popular Middle of Lidl products up to two weeks before they hit stores. This latest trial builds on the success of Lidl Plus since…
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4 April
Today’s news in brief-4/4/25
Manchester-based online retailer THG has successfully completed its debt refinancing, extending arrangements until December 2029. The refinancing includes a partial extension of its Term Loan B to €445m (£376.6m), a £74m repayment of Term Loan A, and the extension of a £150m revolving credit facility to May 2029. The move…
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4 April
THG completes debt refinancing to 2029
Manchester-based online retailer THG has announced it has completed its debt refinancing arrangement up until December 2029. The news comes as THG revealed it has been undertaking a comprehensive refinancing exercise which includes a partial Amend and Extend of the Term Loan B to extend the maturity of €445m (£376.6m)…
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4 April
New Look to ‘supercharge’ digital growth with £30m investment
New Look has secured a £30m investment from shareholders to accelerate its digital transformation and optimise its online experience for customers. Over the last five years the brand has invested significantly to elevate its digital capabilities: upgrading its website and app, building a social media community of 7m followers, and…
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4 April
Nearly half of all retail staff worked while unwell last year
Nearly half (46%) of retail staff worked while unwell at the end of last year, which is 5% higher than the end of 2023, as fears around job cuts following the autumn Budget’s tax rises took hold. According to the new Retail People Index, published by the Retail Trust and…
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4 April
Carphone Warehouse founder to invest £5m in Jigsaw
Carphone Warehouse co-founder, David Ross, is reportedly investing about £5m in Jigsaw, which will result in him becoming the fashion retailer’s majority shareholder, according to Sky News. The multi-million pound investment comes seven years after Ross’ first cash injection, and it is understood that this financing will see him replace…
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4 April
Very Group expands creative capabilities by launching HelloStudio
The Very Group has announced the launch of HelloStudio, which aims to bring the power of its data-led creative capabilities to external brands. It said the new proposition will provide a multi-channel creative service which taps into the latest technology, offering “bespoke and tailored content that connects brands to their…
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3 April
Today’s news in brief-3/4/25
The Co-op has reported a sixfold surge in full-year pre-tax profits, rising to £161m from £28m the previous year, despite facing over £200m in new headwinds and investment costs. This growth was driven by increased operating profits, which climbed by £34m to £131m, alongside improved returns from Funeralcare plan investments.…
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