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Ann Summers cuts jobs as owners pump in £5 million to loss-making chain
The lingerie retailer said it had made a ‘small number’ of its more than 1,000 workforce redundant to cut costs across the group.
Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’
George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in business costs.
Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’
George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in business costs.
Whistles owner The Foschini Group buys White Stuff for around £50m
The new owner has said it plans to expand White Stuff’s portfolio of shops and concessions further after positive recent growth for the brand.
Vinyl to return to WH Smith stores for first time for more than 30 years
The chain will sell vinyl records in 80 of its high street shops.
Retail sales edge higher as new iPhone launch boosts tech stores
Total retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, rose by 0.3% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.
September retail footfall hit by flooding across UK, figures suggest
Footfall levels dropped by 3% across all retail destinations, likely exacerbated by flooding, according to MRI Software data.
Pret A Manger annual sales surge past £1bn but growth slows in 2024
The sandwich chain reported a 22% rise in global sales to £1.1 billion in 2023,
M&S targets further growth amid strong momentum in clothing and home
M&S clothing and home managing director Richard Price said it hopes digital investment can drive further increases in sales.
Fragile consumer confidence sees retail sales rise by 1% on last August
The figure was well below last August’s growth of 4.1% and below the 12-month average of 1.2%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.