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Jul- 2024 -9 JulyHigh Street
Cold weather chills consumer spending in June
UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in June 2023,…
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1 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-1/7/24
Several firms, including Gordon Brothers led by Mark Newton-Jones, are bidding to rescue The Body Shop’s UK business after its…
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1 JulyClothing & Shoes
Fancy dress brand Smiffy’s sold to Ad Populum
Fancy dress retailer R.H. Smith and Sons, trading as Smiffy’s, has been sold to Ad Populum after falling into administration.…
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Jun- 2024 -18 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-18/6/24
Supermarket sales in the UK saw a modest increase of just 1.0% for the four weeks to June 9, 2024,…
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18 JuneLuxury Goods
Michael Kors eyes further price hikes as UK sales nosedive
Michael Kors may resort to further price hikes after seeing the cost of basic materials rise, at the same time…
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17 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-17/6/24
Superdry’s shareholders have approved a restructuring plan to rescue the company from financial difficulties. This plan, following the approval of…
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17 JunePeople Moves
Kingfisher names Bhavesh Mistry as new CFO
B&Q owner Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Bhavesh Mistry to the role of chief financial officer, with his exact…
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17 JuneEconomy
Peak international spending returns to pre-pandemic levels, ONS finds
Spending by international visitors in August, the traditional UK high season, has largely recovered since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to…
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10 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-10/6/24
Labour has pledged to overhaul the business rates system if it wins the upcoming general election. The party aims to…
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10 JuneNews
New West End Company launches manifesto ahead of GE
New West End Company has announced the launch of its new manifesto ahead of the general election in July. The…
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