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High Street
Arcadia creditors approve CVA proposals
Retail group Arcadia, has announced that all seven of its company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) have today been approved by the…
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Economy
Banking red tape holding back UK retailers abroad
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK retailers would like their businesses to further expand internationally, however most (57%) believe overseas…
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Economy
Consumer confidence increases in May
Consumer confidence rose by 3 overall to -10 for the month of May, according to GFK’s Consumer Confidence Index. Four…
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Economy
Company insolvencies reach five-year high
New figures from the Insolvency Service show the first quarter of 2019 had the second highest underlying level of insolvencies…
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Economy
Consumer confidence remains negative in April
Consumer confidence remained at its level of -13 in April according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index. Two measures increased and…
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Analysis
Beating the retail downturn: three lessons from Dunelm
We are clearly amidst challenging times for high street retailers at the moment, with Brexit uncertainty coupled with increased competition…
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Economy
Retail sales growth picks up for first time in five months
Retail sales grew for the first time since November 2018 in the year to April, according to the latest monthly…
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High Street
March sees first YOY non-food footfall rise
March saw the first year-on-year rise in footfall in non-food stores for over two years rising by 1.6% since February,…
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Economy
Business confidence ‘crashes’ to lowest point since 2012
Business optimism has “crashed” to its lowest level since September 2012, according to a new report from accountants and business…
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Clothing & Shoes
Ann Summers calls in advisers after £3.3m loss
Lingerie retailer, Ann Summers, has announced it has appointed a property adviser in order to help with rent reductions, after…
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