All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 28
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NewsWalgreens to pay £1bn to offload Boots pension scheme
Walgreens is considering a hefty payout to offload the Boots pension scheme and reinvigorate shelved plans to sell the retailer.
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NewsRetail bosses call for better abuse protection for staff
Retail bosses are urging police forces across the UK to better protect staff from abuse as the rate of retail crime reaches new heights.
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and Currys demand action from chancellor on business rates
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have called on the chancellor to take action on business rates to save the high street.
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NewsPoundland yet to reach deal with 15 Wilko store landlords
Poundland has not yet reached an agreement with the landlords of more than 15 former Wilko sites, which it had intended to reopen under its own brand.
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NewsIkea unveils plans for city store in Brighton’s Churchill Square
Ikea has bought Brighton’s main shopping centre and today unveiled plans to open a new mini Ikea store within it.
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NewsThe Works drops profit guidance by £4m
The Works has dropped its profit guidance by £4m as it anticipates taking a hit on prices to remain competitive in the eyes of bargain-hunting shoppers.
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NewsB&M raises profit outlook
B&M has upped its profit guidance for FY24, but said forecasting has been difficult against a volatile backdrop.
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NewsWHSmith sales and profits soar
WHSmith has reported soaring sales and profits off the back of strengthening footfall in its travel division.
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NewsBensons for Beds back in black
Bensons for Beds has made a return to profitability after bedding in its transformation strategy.
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NewsMarks & Spencer 'ambitious for future growth' despite cautious outlook
Marks and Spencer has reported soaring profits for the first half of the year but it expects a slower second half.
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NewsScS welcomes £99m takeover bid from Italian sofa retailer
ScS has agreed to a £99.4m approach from Italian sofa retailer Poltronesofà.
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NewsJD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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NewsJohn Lewis under fire for affordable housing plans
John Lewis has been criticised for building “executive housing” after stating that as little as 10% of the flats in its new London development could be affordable.
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NewsWiggleCRC faces uncertain future as financial lifeline lost
WiggleCRC’s future is on the line after parent company Signa Holding, the co-owner of Selfridges, withdrew a financial lifeline.
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NewsPolice to attend every shoplifting incident with staff threat
A new “zero-tolerance” plan to tackle organised shoplifting gangs is to be agreed upon in Downing Street today.
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NewsDreams launches £4m ad campaign with Gillian Anderson
Dreams has launched a £4m advertising campaign featuring actress Gillian Anderson.
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NewsDeliveroo holds firm on profit guidance as order numbers grow
Deliveroo has held its annual profit guidance after order numbers improved.
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NewsDunelm sales rise as it targets more market share
Dunelm posted strong first-quarter sales growth as shoppers seek affordable ways to improve their homes.
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NewsSøstrene Grene to open first central London store
Søstrene Grene is set to open its first store in central London as part of its ambitious UK expansion plans.
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NewsMamas & Papas targets growth in Asia
Mamas & Papas has linked up with major retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion plans.