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Apr- 2025 -8 April
Today’s news in brief-8/4/25
Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong start to 2025, with Q1 sales rising 3% to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and adjusted…
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8 April
Lush to pass on Trump tariffs to US consumer as its losses widen
Cosmetics retailer Lush has revealed it is set to pass on the effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs to its US…
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8 April
Primark to double footprint at White Rose Leeds
Primark has announced that it is set to double its presence at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds from from…
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8 April
LVMH makes leadership appointments to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo
LVMH has announced three new leadership appointments within Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo. Ramon Ros has been appointed CEO of…
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8 April
Clintons returns to FY profit following store closures
Clintons has returned to profit following a period of store closures and job losses, with pre-tax profits rising to £8.1m…
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8 April
Levi’s sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in Q1
Levi Strauss and Co has reported a 3% increase in sales to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and a 47% rise in adjusted…
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8 April
Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail partner on parcel locker roll-out
Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail have announced a long-term partnership which will introduce parcel lockers at the supermarket chain’s locations across…
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7 April
Today’s news in brief-7/4/25
US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…
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7 April
Dreams appoints Feather & Black GM amid expansion plans
Dreams has appointed Sarah Morgan as general manager of Feather and Black, Dreams’ luxury brand offering. Dreams acquired Feather and…
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7 April
Entry-level job costs jump over 10% for retailers
The cost of employing people into entry-level jobs has increased over 10% for retailers as a result of the rise…
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