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Holland and Barrett FY revenues rise by 10% to £884m

Holland and Barrett has seen revenues rise by 10% to £884.5m in what has been a “landmark year” for the…

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Today’s news in brief-7/3/25

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth £23.7bn.…

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HMV halts UK expansion amid rising wage costs

HMV has halted its UK expansion in anticipation of the rising wage costs due to commence next month, and will…

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Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog

Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation…

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EG Group profits surge 9% in FY24

EG Group has reported a 9% increase in EBITDA to $992m (£782.5m) in FY24 driven by significant contributions from its…

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HMV appoints new commercial director and head of marketing

HMV has appointed David Athey to the new role of commercial director and Kate Longbottom as the new head of…

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Waterstones profits quadruple to £43m as office workers return

Waterstones has seen pre-tax profits rise from £11.2m to £42.9m in the year to 27 April 2024, whilst reporting a…

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JD Sports acquires Courir in €520m deal

JD Sports has completed its acquisition of French sneaker retailer Group Courir for €520m (£433m), which will be paid through…

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Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound.…

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HMV to expand into book sales

HMV is set to embark on a new chapter as it expands into the sale of books this November.  The…

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