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Jul- 2025 -14 July
Lindt expands UK retail footprint with new Cotswolds outlet
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt and Sprüngli is set to open its latest UK store at the newly built Cotswolds Designer…
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14 July
Louis Vuitton confirms UK customer data stolen in cyber attack
Louis Vuitton has confirmed that data belonging to UK shoppers was stolen in a cyber attack on its systems earlier…
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14 July
Primark appoints new chief customer and digital officer
Primark has announced the appointment of Matt Houston as its new chief customer and digital officer. He is set to…
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14 July
Reeves eyes business rates rise for supermarkets and department stores
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering increasing business rates for department stores and supermarkets as she looks to raise £1.7bn…
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14 July
Boots shareholders approve $10bn takeover
Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed that its shareholders have “overwhelmingly” approved Sycamore Partner’s proposed $10bn (£7.4bn) takeover of the company.…
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14 July
Claire’s drafts rescue plan as it faces UK store closures
Jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s has reportedly brought in advisers to draw up a rescue plan amid fears it may…
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11 July
Läderach opens first UK transport hub store at St Pancras
Swiss chocolatier Läderach has opened its first shop in a UK transport hub at London St Pancras International. The 550…
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11 July
Update: Poundland denies reports of stock shortages
Poundland has denied that it is facing issues to stock certain items following reports major suppliers like Proctor and Gamble…
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11 July
Mulberry raises £20m from shareholders amid £31.8m FY loss
British lifestyle brand Mulberry has unveiled a £20m fundraising in a bid to support its turnaround strategy, after reporting a…
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11 July
NCA arrests four over cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods
Four people have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into cyber attacks on Marks and…
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