Pandemic

Pentland Brands to axe almost 100 roles

Pentland Brands has announced that it will cut almost 100 jobs at JD Sports, The Times has reported.   This comes…

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July footfall drops for the first time since 2009

Footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -0.3% over the month from June to July 2023, marking the first time…

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John Lewis to train staff to deal with shoplifting violence

John Lewis is training its retail employees to tackle shoplifters following an increase in reports of the crime. In an…

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THG in talks to buy City A.M.

Online beauty retailer THG is reportedly in advanced talks with London business newspaper, City A.M. to acquire it through a…

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Small businesses to be offered rent-free stores on Oxford Street

Westminster City Council has partnered with New West End Company to launch a new programme called Meanwhile On: Oxford Street,…

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DFS hits FY23 profit guidance amid record market share

Furniture retailer DFS has announced that it has hit its profit guidance of just over £30m for the year ended…

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Prime Day 2023: here’s what we know

Amazon’s Prime Day, a global annual shopping event organised by Amazon, has gained notoriety among Prime members since it was…

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Watches of Switzerland profits jump 23% to £155m

Watches of Switzerland has posted a 23% increase in profits to £126m, up to £155m, for the year ended 30…

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Superdrug profits soar 71% in 2022

Superdrug has revealed that pre-tax profit soared by 71.7% to £77.8m in 2022, against the prior year’s £45.3m, as online…

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June footfall sees highest increase since 2009

High inflation and rising interest rates did not impact consumer activity across UK retail destinations last month, according to Springboard,…

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