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CDS to open three more Range sites in former Homebase locations

CDS Superstores will be opening three new The Range sites in former Homebase stores in Stroud, Leicester and Blandford Forum…

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Today’s news in brief-16/1/25

The UK economy experienced modest growth in November 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1% following two months of decline. This…

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High Streets UK launches to tackle key high street issues

Business representatives from the nation’s flagship high streets have come together to launch High Streets UK, a new partnership which…

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Boots sales rise 8.1% in Q1

Boots has delivered a “strong” first quarter with total comparable retail sales up 8.1% YoY for the three months ended…

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The Range to open at three former Homebase stores in January

The Range will be opening the first three of its new-format stores on 17 January 2025, having acquired the Homebase…

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Today’s news in brief-20/12/24

Retail sales in the UK edged up by 0.2% in November, falling short of analysts’ 0.5% forecast. The slight increase…

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Network Rail retail sales rise 10% to £233m in Q2

Network Rail saw its total retail sales rise 10% to £233.7m for the second quarter from July to September, spelling…

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Today’s news in brief-4/12/24

Evri has partnered with the GMB Union to secure an industry-first pay deal that guarantees self-employed couriers insurance-backed paid sick…

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Ruggable launches first in-store presence through John Lewis partnership

Ruggable has announced that for the first time in the UK market, its rugs will be available to view in-store…

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Today’s news in brief-25/11/24

Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton as executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose. Leighton, who served as CEO of…

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