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NewsChancellor unveils âanti-profiteering powersâ as Treasury walks back mooted price cap talks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today unveiled new measures âto protect people from unjustified price hikesâ and giving consumer watchdogs new powers, even as the Treasury has attempted to distance itself from reports of planned supermarket price caps.
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NewsAsos launches stylist app in ChatGPT
Asos has launched a styling app in ChatGPT to bring fashion discovery through products and video content to consumers in the UK and US.
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NewsM&S grows second-half profits despite cyber chaos
Marks & Spencer says the worst is behind it after a cyber attack caused chaos in stores and froze its online operations, reporting second-half profit growth as it sets out plans for its biggest expansion in years.
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NewsSupermarkets urged to limit price rises in exchange for eased regulations
Supermarkets are being urged by the government to limit food prices in return for easing regulations.
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NewsHundreds of arrests made since launch of retail crime unit
The Pegasus Partnership, a collaboration between retailers, the police and the Home Office, has made hundreds of arrests and led to more than 100 yearsâ worth of prison sentences.
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NewsTopps Tiles âa market outperformerâ despite falling profits
Topps Tiles chief executive Alex Jensen said the retailer âremains a market outperformerâ, despite reporting a slump in pre-tax profits.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround strategy as it returns to profit growth
Footwear retailer Dr Martens has returned to profit growth, with chief executive Ije Nwokorie hailing the businessâs progress to âa consumer-first operating modelâ.
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NewsCurrys upgrades profits and gives update on search for new chief executive
Currys has upgraded its full-year profit guidance and said that its search for a new chief executive to replace outgoing Alex Baldock is âprogressing wellâ.
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NewsPrimark denies home delivery speculation
Primark has denied media speculation that it is planning to launch a home delivery option after losing out on acquiring Asosâ former Litchfield warehouse.
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NewsDusk launches home and furniture range on Very
Fast-growing home and furniture retailer Dusk has launched on Very.
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NewsSwatch forced to close stores after crowds spark safety fears
Swatch has issued a statement urging customers not to rush to its shops for its latest product release after it was forced to close its UK stores over the weekend.
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NewsShein snaps up US fashion brand Everlane - reports
Shein has agreed to purchase US apparel retailer Everlane from its majority owner L Catterton, according to media reports over the weekend.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphyâs salary soars after market share gains
Tesco boss Ken Murphy took more than ÂŁ1m pay rise last year, bringing his total pay packet to over ÂŁ10m.
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NewsMorrisons wins union backing for staggered staff payrise
Usdaw members have approved Morrisonsâ proposed pay rise for store and manufacturing staff, which will see hourly rates rise to over ÂŁ13 an hour by October.
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NewsPrimark introduces sensory-friendly shopping hour
Primark is introducing a sensory-friendly shopping hour in stores across Britain as part of its commitment to create a more accessible shopping experience for customers.
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NewsCo-op makes entry as a standalone media owner with new ad service
The Co-op has launched a new national advertising proposition to make an entry as a standalone media owner.
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NewsShoe Zone joins TikTok Shop in social push
Shoe Zone has become the latest retailer to join TikTok Shop under its new social-first marketing approach.
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NewsLVMH sells Marc Jacobs to Vera Wang owner
LVMH has entered a definitive agreement to sell its Marc Jacobs brand to US brand firm WHP Global, which owns Vera Wang and Rag & Bone.
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NewsP.Louise teams up with Boots for high street debut
Viral beauty brand P.Louise has joined forces with Boots to bring its makeup range to the high street for the first time.
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NewsModa in Pelle CEO departs and replaced with founderâs son
The chief executive of embattled footwear retailer Moda in Pelle has left the business and been replaced by the founderâs son, Retail Week understands.