Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Abbey Centre sold to new owner for £59m

Abbey Centre in Northern Ireland has been sold by NewRiver to The Herbert Group of Companies in an off market…

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Today’s news in brief-23/5/25

Tesco UK CEO Matthew Barnes has stepped down after just one year in the role to pursue other opportunities. He…

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Co-op to roll-out smart electronic shelf labels

The Co-operative Group (‘Co-op’) has partnered with VusionGroup to replace paper shelf edge labels in store with electronic shelf edge labels, across…

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Tesco UK CEO steps down after only a year in role

Tesco has announced that UK CEO Matthew Barnes has stepped down after only one year in the role to “pursue…

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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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M&S MD welcomes EU-UK summit deal

Marks and Spencer’s managing director has welcomed the results of yesterday’s (19 May) EU-UK summit announcement, which will allow the…

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Poundland store closures ‘likely’ as sale nears completion

Poundland store closures are reportedly “likely” as Gordon Brothers, the former owner of Laura Ashley, has emerged as a frontrunner…

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Holland and Barrett FY revenues rise by 10% to £884m

Holland and Barrett has seen revenues rise by 10% to £884.5m in what has been a “landmark year” for the…

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Today’s news in brief-9/5/25

The UK and US have struck a “first-of-a-kind” trade deal, slashing tariffs for UK carmakers, steel, and farmers while maintaining…

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UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April

UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed.  During the four…

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