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The latest news, analysis, data and video on retail sectors including grocery, fashion, department stores, home & DIY, electricals, health & beauty, general merchandise, entertainment and sports & leisure.

Grocery

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Issa brothers' petrol empire float could earn them billions
2026-07-03T06:28:00+01:00
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Asda appoints New Look boss as George CEO
2026-07-02T14:42:00+01:00
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Lidl expands its ‘Lidl & Go’ trial to more stores
2026-07-02T14:33:00+01:00
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Home Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency
2026-07-01T23:01:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week: Weekly grocery bills £25 cheaper in Germany than UK
2026-07-01T15:35:00+01:00
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Greggs CFO to stand down after over 20 years
2026-07-01T10:42:00+01:00
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Sainsbury’s ‘outperforms the market’ as quarterly sales rise
2026-06-30T06:28:00+01:00
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Inflation unchanged as summer discounting keeps shop prices flat
2026-06-29T23:01:00+01:00
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John Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership
2026-06-29T10:28:00+01:00
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Lidl to ringfence interviews for long-term unemployed
2026-06-26T06:22:00+01:00

Fashion

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Gymshark founder in talks to buyback stake sold to private equity firm
2026-07-03T13:23:00+01:00
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Debenhams Group chief executive implements full-time office policy
2026-07-03T13:07:00+01:00
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Clarks targets 15 to 20 new European store openings this year
2026-07-02T15:56:00+01:00
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Asda appoints New Look boss as George CEO
2026-07-02T14:42:00+01:00
Analysis
As sales lag, is it time for Primark to hit pause on its international ambitions?
2026-07-01T15:19:00+01:00
News
New Look rolls out AI tools for design and buying teams
2026-06-30T10:04:00+01:00
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Selfridges launches first FIFA licensed fashion collection
2026-06-30T07:00:00+01:00
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Inflation unchanged as summer discounting keeps shop prices flat
2026-06-29T23:01:00+01:00
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Vinted takes down ‘fake’ child trafficking listings
2026-06-29T11:24:00+01:00
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Accent Group rejects Frasers’ ‘materially inadequate’ takeover bid
2026-06-29T13:23:00+01:00

Health & beauty

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Boots adds Charlotte Tilbury Beauty to its portfolio
2026-07-01T10:32:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Estée Lauder Companies SVP on the innovations driving the business
2026-06-30T16:01:00+01:00
Interview
Lush retail boss on being ‘fiercely committed’ to its values and genuine customer connections
2026-06-29T06:00:00+01:00
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Boots ‘incredibly proud’ as it receives royal warrant
2026-06-26T13:45:00+01:00
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Pureseoul teases debut Scotland store and expanded Superdrug partnership
2026-06-25T14:00:00+01:00
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THG swings back to growth as MyProtein and beauty lift profits
2026-06-24T06:52:00+01:00
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Superdrug owner AS Watson launches new data-driven brand platform
2026-06-22T11:12:00+01:00
Gallery
Boots' first on-the-go store takes off at Belfast International Airport
2026-06-19T14:05:00+01:00
Analysis
What impact would the proposed under-16s social media ban have on retail?
2026-06-16T14:26:00+01:00
Interview
Pureseoul co-founder Gracie Tullio on the journey from sceptical landlords to record queues
2026-06-15T05:30:00+01:00

Value

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Home Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency
2026-07-01T23:01:00+01:00
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Former Superdry and M&S finance director to join Poundland
2026-07-01T06:19:00+01:00
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Poundstretcher restructuring plan approved by High Court
2026-06-12T10:20:00+01:00
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Modella Capital agrees deal with former Poundland owner for Dealz
2026-06-03T13:25:00+01:00
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B&M reports profits fall after ‘difficult year’
2026-06-03T06:25:00+01:00
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Dusk posts strong sales growth as shoppers seek out bargains
2026-05-26T14:06:00+01:00
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Shoe Zone cuts profit forecast following fallout from Middle East tensions
2026-05-11T06:28:00+01:00
Opinion
‘Primark will need to face down short-termists when it goes public’
2026-04-23T16:39:00+01:00
Analysis
Is Primark ready to stand on its own two feet?
2026-04-21T15:14:00+01:00
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TOFS stores and head office closed as Interpath begins winding business down
2026-04-15T10:42:00+01:00

Luxury

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Luxury furniture retailer RH moves into 18th century Mayfair mansion
2026-06-30T11:42:00+01:00
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Frasers says £1.7bn Hugo Boss offer is final
2026-06-26T06:39:00+01:00
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Harrods promotes from within for new chief operating officer
2026-06-23T16:19:00+01:00
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Vera Wang unveils first ready-to-wear collection
2026-06-15T14:58:00+01:00
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Frasers launches takeover bid for Hugo Boss
2026-06-11T06:34:00+01:00
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LVMH chief information officer says agentic AI is the ‘future of sales’
2026-06-10T10:38:00+01:00
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Burberry CEO could see £12m pay day as brand scales back climate goals
2026-05-29T06:51:00+01:00
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Selfridges jobs at risk in head office restructure
2026-05-28T14:17:00+01:00
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Zalando bolsters pre-loved category with Vestiaire Collective tie-up
2026-05-28T10:39:00+01:00
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New Radley owner unveils plans for British handbag maker
2026-05-27T15:02:00+01:00

Marketplaces

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Prime Day 2026: How AI impacted Amazon and wider online retail
2026-06-29T14:51:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: TikTok retail director Paul Mears on leveraging AI and preparing brands for peak
2026-06-23T13:35:00+01:00
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JD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
2026-06-19T09:29:00+01:00
Analysis
QVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
2026-06-17T09:27:00+01:00
Analysis
Can Debenhams Group get over its sales problem?
2026-06-16T15:58:00+01:00
News
Amazon unveils ‘Summer of Football’ storefront
2026-06-12T10:59:00+01:00
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Amazon opens new fulfilment centre in £1bn investment
2026-06-10T05:30:00+01:00
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eBay’s Depop acquisition under review by competition watchdog
2026-06-09T06:22:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Amazon European Stores vice-president on the new innovations shaping its grocery offering
2026-06-08T10:33:00+01:00
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EasyGroup to launch online marketplace
2026-06-03T10:57:00+01:00

Department stores

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Harvey Nichols owner looks for rapid sale - reports
2026-07-02T06:01:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: John Lewis Money boss on how financial services reinforces the retail proposition
2026-07-02T06:42:00+01:00
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Former Tesco Bank boss joins John Lewis Money
2026-07-01T05:30:00+01:00
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Selfridges launches first FIFA licensed fashion collection
2026-06-30T07:00:00+01:00
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John Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership
2026-06-29T10:28:00+01:00
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For sale sign raised at Harvey Nichols
2026-06-26T15:48:00+01:00
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Harrods promotes from within for new chief operating officer
2026-06-23T16:19:00+01:00
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John Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
2026-06-19T09:25:00+01:00
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French department store pulls Shein concessions
2026-06-17T10:24:00+01:00
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John Lewis reveals latest phase of store investment
2026-06-17T08:52:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: New stores, ranges and signings as retail celebrates World Cup kick-off
2026-06-07T23:01:00+01:00
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Selfridges jobs at risk in head office restructure
2026-05-28T14:17:00+01:00
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M&S grows second-half profits despite cyber chaos
2026-05-20T06:52:00+01:00
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John Lewis unveils new own-brand café and restaurant concept
2026-05-14T11:23:00+01:00
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Harvey Nichols launches new wellness destination at Knightsbridge flagship
2026-05-08T11:38:00+01:00
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John Lewis bets big on beauty with Skin Cupid shop-in-shops and dedicated loyalty offer
2026-04-29T06:43:00+01:00
Analysis
How to build high-performance stores
2026-04-29T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Acopia, By Ben Sillitoe
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John Lewis and Brent Cross owner in court clash over click-and-collect
2026-04-28T09:30:00+01:00
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John Lewis encourages staff to return to the office for ‘better outcomes’
2026-04-27T06:31:00+01:00
Data
Retail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
2026-04-22T06:00:00+01:00

Sports & Leisure

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Gymshark founder in talks to buyback stake sold to private equity firm
2026-07-03T13:23:00+01:00
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Frasers sells Malaysian Sports Direct business for over £100m
2026-07-01T10:24:00+01:00
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Decathlon narrows losses as price investments push up sales
2026-06-26T10:15:00+01:00
Analysis
Halfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
2026-06-25T14:12:00+01:00
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Hoka opens first-ever UK pop-up outlet store
2026-06-22T11:20:00+01:00
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Castore acquires 160-year-old shoemaker
2026-06-19T10:32:00+01:00
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Asos strikes partnership with Deliveroo for limited-edition football shirts
2026-06-17T09:55:00+01:00
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Frasers Group launches takeover bid for Australian retail group
2026-06-15T06:37:00+01:00
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Sports Direct partners with Zapp for World Cup 2026 merch ahead of the tournament
2026-06-10T15:18:00+01:00
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Lululemon trims outlook after weak US performance
2026-06-05T10:23:00+01:00
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Footasylum enters partnership with Trapstar
2026-06-04T06:01:00+01:00
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Ray Kelvin-backed Sealskinz names new chief executive
2026-06-01T14:36:00+01:00
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Sports Direct opens first Finland flagship in Nordics debut
2026-06-01T06:36:00+01:00
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Very Group losses deepen as sales remain flat
2026-05-22T10:48:00+01:00
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Lululemon accelerates European expansion
2026-05-22T15:13:00+01:00
Analysis
Retail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
2026-05-19T14:04:00+01:00
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Oner Active to make retail debut in New York City
2026-05-11T10:54:00+01:00
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Mike Ashley admits orchestrating filming that ousted JD Sports’ Peter Cowgill
2026-05-11T06:10:00+01:00
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JD Sports delivers ‘resilient’ performance as profits slide
2026-05-07T06:49:00+01:00
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Castore targets international growth with new £90m funding
2026-05-05T13:11:00+01:00

Entertainment

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Games Workshop confirms record core revenues
2026-05-22T06:20:00+01:00
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The Works expects profits to beat expectations following ‘outperformance’
2026-05-21T06:29:00+01:00
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HMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
2026-02-24T12:46:00+00:00
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TikTok Shop reports ‘best-performing’ Christmas trading yet
2026-01-12T11:55:00+00:00
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The O2 sees ‘another record-breaking year’ of sales and footfall
2026-01-05T15:03:00+00:00
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Consumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
2025-12-30T00:01:00+00:00
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HMV to open first store in Amsterdam
2025-12-22T11:46:00+00:00
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Waterstones’ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
2025-12-18T17:00:00+00:00
Gallery
Primark store heads into the Upside Down with Stranger Things collaboration
2025-12-11T07:00:00+00:00
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Universal Music Group to open record shop in London
2025-12-11T15:24:00+00:00

Electricals

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Marks Electrical finance boss steps down
2026-07-03T06:39:00+01:00
Analysis
The talking points from Baldock’s last set of results as Currys boss
2026-07-02T14:33:00+01:00
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Currys profits up 18% in Baldock’s last results as CEO
2026-07-02T06:40:00+01:00
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Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices by 20%
2026-06-26T07:03:00+01:00
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Marks Electrical improves losses but revenue slips
2026-06-19T06:30:00+01:00
Opinion
‘With every World Cup goal, retail scores too’
2026-06-19T05:30:00+01:00
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Marks Electrical fined and ordered to refund customers wrongly charged
2026-06-18T13:50:00+01:00
Analysis
The City’s reaction to AO’s soaring sales, profits, and strongest-ever balance sheet
2026-06-17T11:50:00+01:00
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AO’s balance sheet ‘strongest in history’ as profits and sales soar
2026-06-17T06:14:00+01:00
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Joybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches ‘summer Black Friday’
2026-06-11T05:30:00+01:00

Home & DIY

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Screwfix offers tradespeople price promise guarantee
2026-07-02T16:00:00+01:00
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Topps Tiles issues profit warning as heatwave forces work stoppages
2026-07-01T06:26:00+01:00
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Sofa.com appoints new MD from M&S
2026-07-01T11:44:00+01:00
Gallery
Luxury furniture retailer RH moves into 18th century Mayfair mansion
2026-06-30T11:42:00+01:00
News
ProCook posts record results thanks to new stores and social push
2026-06-24T06:35:00+01:00
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Garden Centre group Blue Diamond raises £60m for deals and investment
2026-06-17T08:51:00+01:00
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The Cotswold Company hits record sales
2026-06-16T05:58:00+01:00
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Homewares retailer Dusk eyes London float
2026-06-12T13:56:00+01:00
Feature
Quince is coming for the UK − how worried should retailers be?
2026-05-26T05:00:00+01:00
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Dusk posts strong sales growth as shoppers seek out bargains
2026-05-26T14:06:00+01:00

General merchandise

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TGJones restructuring plan waved through by court
2026-07-01T10:25:00+01:00
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TGJones on brink of collapse as judge delays ruling
2026-06-30T06:55:00+01:00
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Court decision imminent on TGJones restructuring
2026-06-29T06:17:00+01:00
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TGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
2026-06-22T06:40:00+01:00
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JD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
2026-06-19T09:29:00+01:00
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Waterstones owner shows interest in takeover of The Very Group
2026-06-11T14:36:00+01:00
News
Joybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches ‘summer Black Friday’
2026-06-11T05:30:00+01:00
Analysis
What the City makes of WHSmith’s capital raise
2026-06-10T14:28:00+01:00
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WHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll
2026-06-10T06:30:00+01:00
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Hobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
2026-06-09T12:02:00+01:00

Specialist retailers

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Halfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
2026-06-25T14:12:00+01:00
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ProCook sees London and the north as ‘target areas’ for store openings
2026-06-24T13:57:00+01:00
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Hobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
2026-06-09T12:02:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: The UK’s biggest bridal retailer on fast-growth, cracking Europe, and price transparency
2026-06-03T14:39:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Janie and Jack president on turning motherhood into a lifestyle category
2026-06-01T23:01:00+01:00
News
Janie and Jack eyes up to six London stores in UK expansion drive
2026-05-29T11:41:00+01:00
Interview
New CEO James Bailey on getting tails wagging at Pets at Home
2026-05-27T09:41:00+01:00
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Modella snaps up Flying Tiger Copenhagen
2026-05-27T15:31:00+01:00
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New Pets at Home boss hails turnaround momentum despite falling profits and sales
2026-05-27T06:15:00+01:00
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Games Workshop confirms record core revenues
2026-05-22T06:20:00+01:00

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