Christmas

Klarna enters UK gift card market with launch of Gift Card Store

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has partnered with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a leading global branded…

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Today’s news in brief-21/10/24

Frasers Group has agreed to sell its 20.3% stake in N Brown for £191m to Falcon 24 Topco Limited, owned…

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Retail Trust launches training to help shop staff combat rising abuse

The Retail Trust is set to launch free training for shop workers next month to help them combat an “expected…

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DFS chief financial officer to step down

Retailer of living room and upholstered furniture DFS has announced that chief financial officer John Fallon is set to step…

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Today’s news in brief-16/10/24

Inflation in the UK has dropped to 1.7% in September, marking its lowest level in over three years, down from…

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Increase in visits sees supermarket sales up 4.7% in October

Total Till sales increased 4.7% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 5 October 2024, up from +4.0%…

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Boots sales rise 6.9% in FY24 amid strong Q4

Boots has reported an “excellent” fourth quarter retail sales rise of 6.2% year-on-year, which contributed to a “strong” sales performance…

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Today’s news in brief-15/10/24

Victorian Plumbing announced the closure of Victoria Plum due to a £2m loss since acquisition, aiming to complete operations by…

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Superdrug launches Christmas recruitment drive

Superdrug has announced the launch of a recruitment drive across its stores nationwide as it gears up for trading during…

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Waitrose reveals surge in early Christmas shopping

Waitrose has reported that 70% of its Christmas delivery slots have been snapped up as customers get ready for the…

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