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Primark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour allegations

Primark CEO Paul Marchant has stepped down from his role with immediate effect following an allegation from a woman concerning…

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Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?

The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic…

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Lessons from Forever 21’s decline

The collapse of once-iconic brands like Forever 21 serve as a stark warning for fast fashion retailers globally. Having filed…

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Today’s news in brief-21/2/25

UK retail sales saw a 1.7% rise in January 2025, driven primarily by a 5.6% surge in food sales, the…

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Primark to open first standalone homewares store in March

Primark has announced that it is set to open its first standalone homewares store in Belfast on 6 March 2025.…

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M&S recruits John Lyttle as clothing MD amid leadership reshuffle

M&S has announced that John Lyttle, the former CEO of Boohoo, will be joining as managing director of clothing, home…

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Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024

Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024.  During the year, the…

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Glasgow Fort sees 10% footfall increase in December

Glasgow Fort retail park has ended the year on a high, with December footfall increasing by 10.3% compared to the…

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Today’s news in brief-23/1/25

Primark has revised its sales forecast for 2025 downwards following a challenging autumn trading period in the UK and Ireland.…

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Primark lowers FY guidance amid weak UK autumn trading

Primark has lowered its sales outlook for 2025 after the UK reported weak sales amid a “challenging retail environment” over…

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