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Lidl to invest £500m in store expansion

Lidl has announced that it is set to open more than 40 new stores across the country, investing £500m in…

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Retail’s staffing crisis: why jobs are disappearing and what’s next

Across the UK, retail employment remains 5% below pre-pandemic levels, according to Deputy’s Big Shift 2025 report. The decline is…

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Mori unveils first-ever acquisition with Kidly deal

Baby clothing brand Mori has made its first-ever acquisition with the purchase of UK-based children’s retail brand Kidly, for an…

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Vinted partners with Alexa Chung to sell her designer wardrobe

Vinted has partnered with Alexa Chung to sell personal luxury fashion pieces from her wardrobe.  All sales proceeds from Alexa’s…

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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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Easter gives much needed footfall boost

The later timing of the Easter bank holiday weekend provided retailers with a much-needed footfall boost, with the number of…

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Today’s news in brief-14/4/25

Currys CEO Alex Baldock has warned of a potential influx of Chinese products into UK and European markets, driven by…

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UK watchdog faces criticism over Shein IPO approval

UK watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is facing criticism from UK investor groups after reports from Reuters that it has…

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Watches of Switzerland set to close 16 showrooms

Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland is reportedly set to close 16 showrooms across the UK, putting 40 jobs at…

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Today’s news in brief-11/4/25

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the third consecutive year, driven by strong sales in Japan…

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