France

Screwfix closes in on 1,000 store target with 87 new sites in 2022

Trade retailer Screwfix is on track to reach its ambition to open more than 1,000 stores across the UK, Republic…

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What does France’s new environmental legislation mean for UK retail?

When it comes to environmental legislation, France is a pioneer. A decade ago, it became the first country to introduce…

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LVMH profits and revenues surge 23%

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the luxury goods group, revealed it recorded revenues of €79.2bn (£69.6bn) in 2022 and profits…

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B&M sees Q3 revenues hit £1.56bn

Variety goods retailer B&M has announced Q3 revenues of £1.56bn, up from £1.39bn compared with last year, a 6% increase…

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Record Cyber Monday could signal last-minute Christmas shopping spree

International logistics provider fulfilmentcrowd believes that record Cyber Monday demand could signal a flurry of last-minute Christmas shopping and a…

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Primark to open 10 stores before Christmas

Primark’s parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that it is set to open 10 new stores before Christmas.…

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Amazon workers to strike across globe this Black Friday

Amazon workers from over 30 different countries are set to strike today (25 November) on Black Friday, one of the…

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Kingfisher lowers upper end of FY guidance

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher has lowered its upper guidance for its FY 22/23 pre-tax profit range despite seeing an increase…

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B&M maintains FY23 outlook despite £40m profit drop

B&M has maintained its previous guidance for the full year (FY23) with group adjusted Ebitda expected to be in the…

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JD Sports increases stake in Deporvillage to 98%

JD Sports has announced the acquisition of an additional 18% holdings in the shares in sports equipment retailer, Deporvillage SL,…

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