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Over 50 retailers sign letter demanding business rates fix

Over fifty major retailers have come together to demand the government takes action to fix the “broken” business rates system.…

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How to make the most of empty retail spaces

Earlier in this month, The Times reported that the number of vacant shops on UK high streets rose by more…

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Mike Ashley plans to invest millions to revamp House of Fraser

Mike Ashely has revealed he plans to pledge hundreds of millions of pounds into relaunching House of Fraser in return…

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Kurt Geiger owner mulls £450m sale to US fashion giants

The private equity firm which owns Kurt Geiger is reportedly mulling over a sale of footwear and accessories retailer to…

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Martin Newman announces DownYourHighStreet.com investment

Retail expert, Martin Newman has announced he has invested in e-commerce platform, DownYourHighStreet.com, bringing its told investment raised this funding…

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HoF acquisition dents Sports Direct profits

Sports Direct has reported a 27% fall in profits for the half-year period ending 28 October as it counts the…

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Evans Cycles to close stores despite ‘almost all profitable’

Evans Cycles is set for store closures despite a recent administrators proposals document by accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) claiming “almost…

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How high street retailers can make it as ‘bricks and clicks’ companies

Next year Amazon is set to celebrate its 25th birthday, although much of the high street won’t be joining the…

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Sports Direct acquires HoF Glasgow store in ‘Harrods of the North’ ambition

House of Fraser today (Friday 12 October) vowed to create the “Harrods of the North” – after announcing a £95m…

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What is an administration pre-pack, and how might it affect retail suppliers?

2018 has been a difficult year for retailers: East, Maplin, New Look, Carpetright, Carphone Warehouse, Poundworld, Mothercare, Toys ‘R’ Us,…

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