All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 39
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NewsNot scrapping tourist tax is ‘missed opportunity’, warns New West End Company boss
New West End Company chief executive Dee Corsi has said not eliminating the tourist tax is a “missed opportunity” to bring money to the UK economy.
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NewsTopps Tiles posts fall in sales
Topps Tiles has posted a decline in sales and profit which the retailer says has been affected by a “weaker market”.
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NewsGreetings card retailers urge Ofcom to keep Saturday deliveries
Greetings card retailers have suggested to Ofcom that if it has to reduce Royal Mail letter services then a midweek delivery day should be axed instead of Saturday.
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AnalysisWhat does Currys’ and AO’s raised profit guidance tell us about the struggling electricals sector?
Both AO and Currys have posted impromptu profit upgrades ahead of their full-year updates this spring. Given that the electricals market has been floundering, what do the recent profit announcements tell us about the future of the sector?
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NewsAO boss calls on UK government to fix ‘broken’ youth services
AO founder and chief executive John Roberts has called on the government to fix the UK’s “broken” youth services by spending £1bn a year on youth provision over the next decade.
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NewsWilko launches new online tools and equipment rental service
Wilko has introduced a new online tool and equipment rental service for customers and DIYers.
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GalleryStore gallery: LN-CC reopens colourful concept store in east London
Luxury retailer LN-CC has reopened its London store showcasing a curation of luxury fashion, streetwear and new products from emerging brands.
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NewsAsos, Asda and Boohoo pledge to clean up ‘misleading’ green claims
Asos, George at Asda and Boohoo have signed formal agreements to make changes to their green claims, following action from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsThird Asda store set to strike
A third Asda supermarket has voted to strike over what the GMB union describes as a “litany of issues”.
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NewsMore store openings for The Range at former Wilko sites
The Range will open two new stores on Good Friday (March 29) at former Wilko sites, following the opening of another store last week in Hucknall, Nottingham.
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NewsPoundstretcher opens new store at former Wilko site
Poundstretcher has opened a new store in a former Wilko site as it continues its expansion.
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NewsKingfisher cautious on outlook as international sales slip
Kingfisher is remaining cautious on its outlook for the next financial year after it saw total and international sales slip.
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NewsFormer chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to become chair of Very Group
Former chancellor and current Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi is reported to be in talks to chair The Very Group following Dirk Van den Berghe stepping down after two years.
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NewsVirgin Wines ‘optimistic’ about future growth as sales increase
Virgin Wines says it is “optimistic” about its prospects after it posted a revenue increase in its latest results.
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NewsCurrys boss warns Labour employment reforms risk making people ‘poorer’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has said Labour’s workers’ rights plan risks “making people inadvertently poorer”, as business leaders express doubt over the party’s reforms.
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AnalysisShein vs Temu: battle of the ecommerce beasts
Two online behemoths, one fierce fight. Shein and Temu have dominated headlines as they lock horns to win popularity, market share and customers. These rivals are changing the retail landscape as we know it, but which one will come out on top?
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NewsWilko to open more new stores before Easter
Wilko will open two new stores on Good Friday (March 29) as the retailer continues the rollout of its new concept.
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NewsPandora names new UK boss and chief commercial officer
Pandora has appointed a new general manager for the British Isles as well as a new chief commercial officer.
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GalleryHarrods celebrates 175 years of trading with year-long special
Harrods is celebrating 175 years of the brand’s establishment with a year-long anniversary celebration.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch to open new Oxford Street store next year
Abercrombie & Fitch is set to open a new store at 325 Oxford Street after striking a deal with global real estate investment, development and property manager Hines.