Administration

10,000 Wilko workers to get £2m pay out

Almost 10,000 former Wilko workers have been awarded a £2m pay out after the high street retailer failed to properly…

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US trade court blocks Trump’s tariff changes

The US Court of International Trade has deemed Donald Trump’s tariff changes “illegal”, which could see the president’s controversial global…

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MFI to make comeback after nearly two decades

Furniture retailer MFI is set to return to the high street almost 20 years after it fell into administration.  Owner…

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Today’s news in brief-1/2/25

The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems after hackers attempted unauthorised access, causing minor disruptions to call…

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Frasers Group eyes Matches relaunch as exclusive members’ club

Frasers Group is reportedly looking to relaunch Matches Fashion as an exclusive members’ club, according to The Times.  Having brought…

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Why is Hilco Capital looking to acquire Lakeland?

British retail is no stranger to seeing a heritage brand acquired by a private equity firm. The latest name on…

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Topshop to return to high streets through wholesale partners

Asos has signed agreements with a selection of wholesale partners to put Topshop back on the high street, the group…

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How the US tariffs could redefine the future of UK retail

The UK retail industry is bracing for disruption as the US prepares to enforce a sweeping set of tariff increases,…

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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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