Pandemic

B&M CEO to retire as group lowers FY guidance

B&M has revealed that chief executive Alex Russo will retire on 30 April, as the group announced it has lowered…

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UK retail sales rise by 1.7% in January

UK retail sales volumes increased by 1.7% in January driven largely by food sales, the ONS has revealed.  According to…

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Today’s news in brief-19/2/25

Inflation in the UK reached its highest level in 10 months, hitting 3% in January 2025, up from 2.5% in…

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Landsec given permission to revamp former Debenhams into city square

Landsec has secured planning permission from Cardiff City Council to transform a former Debenhams unit into a 102,000 sq ft…

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West End loses out on £640m in sales due to tourist tax, NWEC says

West End retailers have reportedly lost around £640m in sales last year due to the lack of tax-free shopping for…

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The rising tide of crime in UK stores

2025 has dawned with a bleak reality for the UK retail sector. Once a thriving cornerstone of the high street…

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Are we in the golden age of drinking at home?

The wine retail market has shown surprising resilience over the 2024 Christmas period, with a number of wine-specific groups outperforming…

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Today’s news in brief-6/2/25

Tesco is reportedly considering a takeover of over 100 Crown Post Office branches, potentially safeguarding them from closure as the…

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Asda recruits former Matalan CEO as non-exec director

Asda has announced the appointment of Jo Whitfield, the former CEO of Matalan, to the role of non-executive director.  Until…

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Today’s news in brief-29/1/25

Lord Wolfson, CEO of Next and Conservative peer, has leveraged his House of Lords position to propose amendments phasing in…

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