Month: February 2018
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Feb- 2018 -6 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
New Look like-for-like sales drop almost 11%
Clothing retailer New Look has posted poor results for the 39 week period ending 23 December 2017, with a decrease…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
January shows positive retail growth amid tough trading month
January saw positive retail growth despite challenging market conditions, with like-for-like sales rising by 0.6% compared with the same period…
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5 FebruarySupermarkets
Aldi customer finds half a rat in frozen vegetable
A customer has found half a dead rat at the bottom of a bag of frozen vegetables, bought at discount…
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5 FebruaryPeople Moves
Tesco appoints new UK CEO Charles Wilson
Tesco has appointed Booker Group boss Charles Wilson as the new CEO for its UK and Ireland retail and wholesale…
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5 FebruaryNews
Asda to scrap 5p bags in a bid to reduce plastic
Supermarket Asda will be scrapping 5p bags by the end of the year, as it sets out plans to reduce…
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5 FebruaryHigh Street
2,000 Homebase jobs in doubt amid up to 40 closures
Up to 2,000 jobs could be axed at DIY retailer Homebase after it announced the potential closure of 40 stores.…
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2 FebruaryAnalysis
The role of manufacturers and retailers have in creating a circular economy
Consumers have long been targeted for their sustainability efforts, from recycling to upcycling and beyond. However, while individuals can make…
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2 FebruaryNews
Sainburyโs purchases Nectar for ยฃ60m
Sainsburyโs has today acquired the Nectar loyalty scheme for ยฃ60m from Aimia. The supermarket, which has been a member of…
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2 FebruaryEntertainment
Amazonโs quarterly profits approach $2bn for first time
Online retailing giant Amazon has enjoyed its best ever quarter with profits almost reaching $2bn (ยฃ1.42bn) for the first time…
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2 FebruaryGovernment
MP calls for retailers to become more โDisability Confidentโ
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton, is encouraging more retailers to realise the benefits of employing…
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