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Greggs sales surge 7.4% to £784m

Greggs has reported a 7.4% increase in total sales to £784m (2024: £730m) for the 20 weeks of 2025, driven…

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Today’s news in brief-4/3/25

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is close to approving Topps Tiles’ £9m acquisition of CTD Tiles after both companies…

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Greggs sales surge to £2.01bn in FY24

Greggs has surpassed the £2bn mark as its sales increased 11.3% to £2.014bn, with LFL sales in company-managed shops up…

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Angling Direct revenues surge 11.9% to £91.3m in FY 2025

Angling Direct, the omni-channel specialist fishing tackle retailer, has reported a 11.9% surge in £91.3m in FY 2025, driven by…

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Tesco commits to 1,500 apprenticeships by 2027

Tesco has pledged to expand its Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme, providing 1,500 apprenticeship opportunities for young people by 2027, following…

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Today’s news in brief-11/2/25

Fast fashion giant Shein has scrapped plans to open a UK warehouse in the Midlands, initially intended to support its…

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Shein abandons UK warehouse opening amid London listing uncertainty

Fast fashion group Shein has reportedly abandoned plans to open a warehouse in the Midlands, according to The Telegraph, as…

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Mango to open 20 new UK stores in 2025

Mango has announced that it is aiming to open 20 new UK stores in 2025 as part of its 2024-2026…

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Today’s news in brief-24/1/25

Morrisons has announced plans to cut over 200 jobs as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and…

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Victoria’s Secret to open first premier midlands store at Derbion

Victoria’s Secret is set to open its first premier Midlands store at Derbion shopping centre. The lingerie retailer will take…

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