Month: September 2018
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Next CEO issues stark warning over the risks of a no-deal Brexit
Simon Wolfson, CEO of clothing retailer Next, has issued a warning over the the dangers of a no-deal Brexit, and…
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25 SeptemberAnalysis
The future’s bright, the future’s automation?
Last month high street stalwart Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced plans to overhaul its customer services department with an AI…
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25 SeptemberHigh Street
‘Weak consumer environment’ hits Card Factory profits
Card Factory has announced that a “weak consumer environment” has had a negative impact on pre-tax profits. The gift shop…
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25 SeptemberDepartment Stores
Three further House of Fraser stores to shutter due to ‘greedy landlords’
House of Fraser has announced it is to close three further stores in Hull, Edinburgh and Swindon, with new owner…
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25 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Next remains ‘cautious’ despite sales increase
High street retailer Next has posted a sales increase of 4.5% for the half year ending July 2018 but said…
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24 SeptemberPeople Moves
Richard Bottomley appointed non-executive director of Sports Direct
Sporting retailer Sports Direct has appointed Richard Bottomley as its new non-executive director, with effect from 1 October 2018. Bottomley…
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24 SeptemberGovernment
Retail found to have second highest number of underpaid staff
The retail sector was estimated to have the second highest number of staff who were paid less than minimum wage,…
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24 SeptemberSupermarkets
Co-op replaces single-use plastic bags in 1400 stores
The Co-op has announced it will replace single-use plastic bags with a biodegradable alternative across 1,400 of its stores. The…
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24 SeptemberComment
What’s the secret of the forecourt store?
While the struggles facing the retail sector have been widely reported over recent months, it seems forecourt stores are bucking…
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24 SeptemberHigh Street
B&M fined record £480,000 for selling knives to children
Discount retailer B&M Bargains has been fined a record amount of £480,000 after two of its stores were found selling…
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