Christmas

The Body Shop collapses into administration, 2,000 jobs at risk

The Body Shop UK has collapsed into administration, in a move that could see up to 2,000 jobs at risk.…

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Aldi to invest £550m in store and distribution network

Aldi will invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. This includes…

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Watches of Switzerland sees Q3 revenues drop 1%

Watches of Switzerland has announced that its revenues fell 1% on a constant currency basis £397m, down from £407m, for…

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Today’s news in brief-7/2/24

Amazon’s Luxury Stores in Europe have partnered with resale platform Hardly Ever Worn It to offer pre-owned luxury items across…

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Jan supermarket sales remain buoyant

Total Till sales at UK supermarkets experienced continued growth (+6.6%) in the last four weeks ending 27 January 2024, according…

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Mamas and Papas names new CFO

Mamas and Papas has announced the appointment of Sarah Ashby, Asda’s former finance executive, as its new chief financial officer. …

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Sainsbury’s boss to unveil new cost saving targets

Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts is reportedly set to unveil the next phase of its strategy next week which is thought…

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Today’s news in brief-1/2/24

Lloyds Pharmacy, now known as Diamond DCO Two Limited, entered voluntary liquidation, owing £293m to 514 creditors. The liquidation process…

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UK footfall falls 20.1% in January

Footfall across UK retail destinations in January has followed the traditional post-Christmas dip with activity declining by 20.1% from December…

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Freemans sales jump 5% during Christmas

Freemans, the digital department store, announced today (30 January) a strong Christmas trading with continued growth. Sales figures for the…

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