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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…

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Revolution Beauty revenues fall 26% in FY25

Revolution Beauty revenues plummeted 26% year-on-year to £141.6m for the year ended 28 February 2025, reflecting the rationalisation of its…

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M&S cyber attack tied to teenage cyber criminal gang

Marks and Spencer’s major cyber attack has been linked to Scattered Spider, a gang of British and American teenage cyber…

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Today’s news in brief-1/4/25

Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance…

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Supermarket sales jump 1.8% amid increased promotions

Take-home supermarket sales increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March 2025 compared with one year ago –…

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What does the future hold for Versace?

Versace, the Italian luxury brand known for its bold, glamorous aesthetic, has long been synonymous with excess, opulence, and cutting-edge…

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Today’s news in brief-4/3/25

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is close to approving Topps Tiles’ £9m acquisition of CTD Tiles after both companies…

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Supermarket sales rise 3.6% in February

Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 3.6% over the four weeks to 23 February compared with one year ago,…

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Today’s news in brief-5/2/25

A Welsh fashion designer has taken Boohoo, and its affiliated brands PrettyLittleThing, Nasty Gal Limited, Misspap, and Debenhams, accusing it…

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Grocery sales climb 4.3% in January amid wellness boost

Take-home sales at the grocery retailers rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January compared with one year…

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