Pandemic

Ann Summers plans expansion amid strong FY results

Ann Summers has seen its turnover rise by 7.4% to £100.1m in the year ended 25 June 2022, with plans…

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How can retailers combat shoplifters?

Retailers have recently reported that they are increasingly dealing with a problem of shoplifting in addition to the rising cost…

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UK retail sales soar by 4.1% in August

UK total retail sales has seen an increase of 4.1% in August, against a growth of 1.0% in August 2022,…

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Video game retailing has come a long way

During the pandemic, Game closed approximately 40 of its UK regional branches, while this year, it made the decision to…

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Superdry shares suspended amid results delay

Fashion retailer Superdry has had its shares temporarily suspended by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after delaying the publishing of…

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Natura and Co considers Body Shop sale

Natura and Co is considering potentially selling The Body Shop as a result of its poor post-pandemic performance. The company…

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Tapestry sales falter amid waning demand in North America

Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman has reported that net sales were down slightly from…

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Tourist tax hits London spending despite rise in visitors

Despite tourist numbers continuing to recover in 2023, the spending gap has widened compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new…

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Greggs’ recipe for success

By May 2023, Greggs’ sales had shot up by nearly a fifth compared with the same time in 2022, as…

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Bookshop.org hits £3m profit for indie bookshops

Bookshop.org, the self-described “ethical book-buying alternative to Amazon”, has revealed it has generated £3m in profit since its launch for…

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