Expansion

Grocery sales jump 5% as food price inflation falls

Total grocery sales increased 5.1% to £35.3bn for the four weeks to 18 February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell…

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Today’s news in brief-23/2/24

Consumer confidence in the UK dropped by two points to reach -21 in February, according to the GfK index. The…

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Shein eyes Boohoo suppliers for UK expansion

Shein has reportedly begun the process of onboarding a number of Boohoo suppliers as it ramps up its UK expansion,…

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Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Cardiff

Sports Direct has today (23 February) opened its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking the launch of their new…

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Zara owner expands budget brand Lefties in bid to rival Shein

Zara owner Inditex is reportedly expanding its low-priced, Gen Z-focused brand Lefties in a bid to be competitive against fast…

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Today’s news in brief-22/2/24

Taxpayers are expected to cover millions in redundancy payments for laid-off staff at The Body Shop as the company undergoes…

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Secret Sales FY23 sales rise 85% amid European expansion

Secret Sales has achieved an 85% rise in sales during 2023, as it continued its strategic expansion, and brand and…

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Today’s news in brief

Redwheel, the leading shareholder of Currys, has voiced concerns over the undervaluation of UK stock markets compared to their true…

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Shopify makes leadership team changes to EMEA division

Shopify has announced changes to its EMEA leadership team, with new roles for Emilie Benoit-Vernay, Benjamin Lang and Lara Rosquët,…

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Today’s news in brief-20/2/24

Julian Dunkerton is reportedly in discussions with US investor Davidson Kempner regarding a potential deal to take the company private.…

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