Month: February 2019
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Feb- 2019 -6 FebruaryHigh Street
Brighthouse to close 30 stores
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has announced it is to close 30 stores putting up to 350 jobs at risk. The news…
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6 FebruaryDepartment Stores
Warehouse supplying HoF to shut affecting 280 jobs
A warehouse which supplies deliveries to House of Fraser is set to close later this year, affecting some 280 job…
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6 FebruaryHigh Street
Poundland sells 20,000 engagement rings in a week
Discount retailer, Poundland has announced it has sold 20,000 of its £1 engagement rings within a week of going on…
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5 FebruaryAdvice
The true impact of loyalty card fraud
As banks and credit card issuers invest more resources in making card fraud tougher, criminals are following the money and…
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5 FebruaryHigh Street
Carpetright CFO to step down as sales fall
Carpetright has reported its like-for-like sales “remained negative” during the 13 week period ending 26 January and also revealed its…
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5 FebruaryHigh Street
Oliver Bonas to open eight new stores in 2019
Fashion and jewellery retailer Oliver Bonas will open eight new stores in 2019, creating at least 80 new jobs as…
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5 FebruaryEntertainment
HMV bought by Sunrise Records
HMV has been bought by Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records, the deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs,…
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5 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales pick up in January
UK retail sales saw year-on-year growth of 2.2% in January following December’s report of the worst trading performance in a…
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4 FebruaryAdvice
How UK retailers can make the most of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on the 5th of February this year and ushers in a week-long, national holiday in China.…
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4 FebruaryHigh Street
Mike Ashley acquires Sofa.com
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has acquired Sofa.com for a “nominal sum”, adding yet another business to his growing portfolio…
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