Expansion

Primark to expand into Middle East amid Alshaya partnership

Primark has confirmed plans to debut in the Middle East, in partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Primark…

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Poundland: what does the future hold for the discount retailer?

Poundland, once the epitome of the UK’s discount retail scene, finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates shifting consumer…

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Card Factory sales and profits rise in FY25 amid growth strategy

Card Factory has welcomed a year of “resilient” trading, with both revenues and profits rising as the group implemented its…

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Frasers Group eyes Matches relaunch as exclusive members’ club

Frasers Group is reportedly looking to relaunch Matches Fashion as an exclusive members’ club, according to The Times.  Having brought…

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Today’s news in brief-29/4/25

Primark reported a 1% rise in sales to £4.47bn in the first half of the year, with adjusted operating profit…

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Gymshark clears £600m revenue barrier for first time

Gymshark has revealed that it posted revenues of £607.3m for the year ended 31 July 2024, surpassing the £600m mark…

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Today’s news in brief-28/4/25

Mohsin Issa, co-founder of EG Group, has stepped down as CEO but will retain a significant minority stake and remain…

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Lidl to invest £500m in store expansion

Lidl has announced that it is set to open more than 40 new stores across the country, investing £500m in…

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Today’s news in brief-24/4/25

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reviewing the Low Value Import scheme, which allows goods under £135 to enter the UK tariff-free,…

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Today’s news in brief-23/4/25

THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking…

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