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Apr- 2025 -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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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3 April
John Smedley appoints new managing director
Fashion brand John Smedley has announced the appointment of Jess Mcguire Dudley as managing director, with immediate effect. Previously deputy…
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3 April
Currys ups profit guidance after robust peak trading
Currys has announced that it has increased its profit guidance with its adjusted profit before tax expected to be £145-155m…
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