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Cribbs Mall to welcome Sweaty Betty store

Cribbs Mall has announced that Sweaty Betty will be opening a new 1,714 sq ft store at the West Country…

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Primark trials ‘sold’ stickers as anti-theft deterrent

Primark UK has started trialling a new anti-theft measure, which sees checkout staff at some of the fashion retailer’s branches…

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Half-term boost fails to save Feb footfall

Half-term failed to save footfall figures in February as it declined by -2.2% across UK retail destinations for the second…

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Issa brother mulls sale of Asda stake 

One of the Issa brothers is reportedly planning to offload his stake in Asda and instead focus on EG Group’s…

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Today’s news in brief-5/1/24

Asda and Usdaw have signed a collective bargaining agreement, enabling the union to represent hourly-paid employees in convenience stores and…

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Boots Q1 driven by record-breaking Black Friday

Boots has revealed it delivered a strong performance in its first quarter of the year, ended 30 November 2023, as…

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Today’s news in brief-18/12/23

Farfetch is reportedly in advanced talks with a private equity-backed buyer for a last-minute rescue deal. The deal, if successful,…

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Boots to launch AI ‘personal shopper’

Boots has plans to launch a ChatGPT ‘personal shopper’ tool for its website with the aim of boosting online sales,…

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Today’s news in brief-13/12/23

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the US-based parent company of Boots, is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) on the…

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Boots owner eyes London IPO amid revived disposal plans

Boots’ US-based parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, is reportedly eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange…

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