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The Body Shop global retail director steps down

The Body Shop global retail director Linda Campbell has stepped down from the health and beauty retailer, according to Retail…

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Quiz returns to profitability in H1 as demand rises

Quiz has welcomed a “significant” increase in profitability in its half-year results, as profit before tax hit £1.8m, up from…

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Footfall rises 5.4% amid ‘cause for optimism’

Footfall rose by +5.4% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, with increases across all three…

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Ikea invests £12m in cost of living support package

Ikea has announced that it is investing £12m in a pay increase and wellbeing support package for staff across the…

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EG group announces ‘resilient’ Q3 results

Asda owner EG group has announced a “resilient” set of results of the three months to 30 September 2022. The…

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Banana Republic to be sold by Next

Gap has announced that it has reached an agreement with Next to extend its joint venture and sell its Banana…

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Black Friday: How can algorithmic retailing ensure a successful event?

Worldwide activity surrounding Black Friday has never been stronger. In the US, over 53% of consumers plan to make a…

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Footfall sees modest rise amid consumer nervousness over costs

Footfall rose by just +1.3% across UK retail destinations last week from the week before, after a decline of -7.5%…

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Poundland to close on Boxing Day and New Year’s amid recruiting drive

Poundland has revealed that for the third year in a row all its stores will be closed on Boxing Day…

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Footfall declines 7.5% in week after half-term

Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -7.5% last week, following a rise of +8.2% in the week before last…

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