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Nov- 2021 -16 November
B&M launches £250m senior secured notes offering
B&M has announced that it intends to raise £250m through a sterling-denominated senior secured notes offer due in 2028. B&M…
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16 November
M&S launches FAO Schwarz partnership
M&S has announced it is launching a new partnership with toymaker FAO Schwarz in 20 stores across the UK and…
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16 November
Footfall begins to see Christmas rise
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 1.5% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. However, performance varied…
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16 November
Morrisons becomes first supermarket to co-own UK recycling site
Morrisons has announced it will become the first supermarket to own its own recycling operations through the acquisition of a…
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15 November
Supply chain issues to last until 2023, APB warns
Supply chain issues could continue into 2023, the chief executive of the Association of British Ports (APB) has warned. According…
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15 November
Thai company eyes Selfridges buyout
Central Group, a Thai-based company which owns Rinascente, the Italian department store, is reportedly considering entering a multi-billion pound takeover…
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15 November
Co-op removes plastic from Christmas wrapping
Co-op has announced the launch of its plastic free Christmas wrapping paper range. The retailer has removed the plastic film…
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15 November
Consumers to spend £21bn this Christmas, says PwC
One in four consumers intend to spend more this festive season, with an average £428 spend per person up from…
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15 November
Dobbies bolsters leadership team
Dobbies has bolstered its leadership team through the addition of three senior appointments, as the group continues to eye further…
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12 November
B&M revenues hit £2.2bn despite ‘challenges’
B&M has revealed group revenues increased by 1.2% to £2.26bn – and up 26.8% on a two-year basis – during…
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