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Former Very Group CEO to take over as Halfords boss

Halfords has announced that Graham Stapleton is stepping down as CEO, with Henry Birch replacing him in the role.Stapleton has…

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Clintons returns to FY profit following store closures

Clintons has returned to profit following a period of store closures and job losses, with pre-tax profits rising to £8.1m…

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Today’s news in brief-4/4/25

Manchester-based online retailer THG has successfully completed its debt refinancing, extending arrangements until December 2029. The refinancing includes a partial…

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Carphone Warehouse founder to invest £5m in Jigsaw

Carphone Warehouse co-founder, David Ross, is reportedly investing about £5m in Jigsaw, which will result in him becoming the fashion…

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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to…

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How can a late Easter impact retailers?

Seasonal calendar moments continue to be crucial drivers for retailers. According to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data, total year-on-year footfall in…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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Today’s news in brief-28/3/25

WHSmith has agreed to sell its high street retail arm to Modella Capital in a £76m deal, marking a significant…

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Clothing and household goods help boost retail sales 1% in Feb

Retail sales rose by 1% in February, thanks to a strong performance in non-food stores such as clothing, household goods…

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Why does Games Workshop never lose money?

Games Workshop was founded in 1975 and last posted a loss in 2007. This came after it had licensed the…

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