Leicester

Can Boohoo’s rebrand solve its fast fashion woes?

In the run-up to Boohoo announcing its name change to Debenhams Group, the fashion business had battled an onslaught of…

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Tesco commits to 1,500 apprenticeships by 2027

Tesco has pledged to expand its Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme, providing 1,500 apprenticeship opportunities for young people by 2027, following…

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Today’s news in brief-17/1/25

Retail sales in the UK fell by 0.3% in December, disappointing analysts who anticipated a 0.4% rise during the Christmas…

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CDS to open three more Range sites in former Homebase locations

CDS Superstores will be opening three new The Range sites in former Homebase stores in Stroud, Leicester and Blandford Forum…

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Today’s news in brief-18/11/24

Sephora is poised for an ambitious UK expansion, planning 20 new stores by 2027, doubling its physical footprint. CEO Guillaume…

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Boohoo faces criticism after reviving ties with controversial supplier

Boohoo is reportedly facing growing criticism after reinstating a supplier it had previously cut ties with amid a modern slavery…

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Frasers Group opens 70,000 sq. ft Flannels Leeds flagship

Frasers has opened a new store in Leeds marking its sixth ‘flagship’ store with additional locations in London, Leicester, Liverpool,…

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Footasylum profits double to £6m in ‘record’ FY results

Footasylum has reported that its profit before tax more than doubled, rising 112% to £6m during the period ended 27…

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Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations

The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by Tapi has been confirmed. Tapi…

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Hype co-founders resign

Leicester-based streetwear brand Hype has announced the departure of co-founders Liam Green and Bav Samani less than a year after…

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