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Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

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Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

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Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

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Leicester

This coverage explores developments in Leicester relevant to the UK retail industry, with a focus on the city’s retail economy, store openings and closures, supply chain issues, and workforce matters. Reporting highlights how local events and trends — including labour practices, factory conditions, and community initiatives — shape retail operations and brand strategies. Designed for executives, managers, and professionals assessing market conditions and ethical considerations in Leicester’s retail landscape.

Leicester

This coverage explores developments in Leicester relevant to the UK retail industry, with a focus on the city’s retail economy, store openings and closures, supply chain issues, and workforce matters. Reporting highlights how local events and trends — including labour practices, factory conditions, and community initiatives — shape retail operations and brand strategies. Designed for executives, managers, and professionals assessing market conditions and ethical considerations in Leicester’s retail landscape.

Boohoo faces criticism after reviving ties with controversial supplier

Boohoo is reportedly facing growing criticism after reinstating a supplier it had previously…

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…

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

Footasylum has reported that its profit before tax more than doubled, rising 112% to £6m…
Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations

Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations

The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by…

Hype co-founders resign

Leicester-based streetwear brand Hype has announced the departure of co-founders Liam Green…

Central Co-op calls on gov to address ‘alarming rise’ in retail crime

Central Co-op is encouraging its members and customers to write to their local MPs and…

Sports Direct launches Swiss brand On in selected stores

Sports Direct has announced the launch of On across its key stores including flagships in…

Poundland to begin refurbishing 11 former Wilko stores

Poundland has announced it will begin a major makeover of 11 former Wilko stores in the next…

Today’s news in brief-11/1/24

Marks & Spencer emerged as the top-performing grocer in volume growth during the…

What went wrong with Wilko’s and who is next in 2024

As we begin the first quarter of 2024 much of the industry will be reflecting on the…