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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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Asda to open 25 convenience stores as part of turnaround strategy

Asda is reportedly getting ready to expand its convenience store footprint with 25 openings in new locations between June and…

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Today’s news in brief-17/4/25

Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, expecting operating profit to drop to around £1bn, below market expectations,…

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Sainsbury’s forecasts flat profits ahead despite 7.2% uplift in FY25

Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, revealing that it expects its operating profit to drop to around…

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B&M to open 45 new UK stores despite sales drop

B&M has revealed that it is aiming to open 45 new stores in the UK in 2025 despite the fact…

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Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail partner on parcel locker roll-out

Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail have announced a long-term partnership which will introduce parcel lockers at the supermarket chain’s locations across…

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Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption

The CMA is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening new stores in areas…

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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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Today’s news in brief-1/4/25

Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance…

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