All News articles – Page 184
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NewsH&M launches investigation into labour abuse accusations
Swedish fashion giant H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at its Myanmar garment factories.
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NewsModerating food price rises contribute to lower inflation rate
The rate of inflation fell in July, helped by lower food price growth.
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NewsEG Group offloads bundle of US convenience stores
Forecourt retail specialist EG Group is to sell a bundle of convenience stores in the US.
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NewsAsda credits focus on value for sales jump
Supermarket chain Asda has reported a 9.6% increase in like-for-like sales, which it credited to its “continued focus on value”.
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NewsDunelm teams up with Airtasker for furniture installation
Dunelm has launched a collaboration with gig-economy services marketplace Airtasker.
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NewsThe Body Shop reviewing ‘every aspect’ of its business as profits hit
Cosmetics giant Natura & Co posted strong profitability driven by gross margins but said The Body Shop is ”fundamentally reassessing every aspect of its business” as profits fell.
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NewsHarrods sales and profits climb in post-pandemic bounceback
Luxury department store Harrods has reported strong sales and profit growth after its landmark Knightsbridge store returned to normal trading after the pandemic lockdowns.
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NewsGrocery sales tick up as food inflation falls again
Grocery sales were steady in August as stubbornly high prices for food fell for another month.
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NewsHarvey Nichols CEO Manju Malhotra steps down
Harvey Nichols chief executive Manju Malhotra is stepping down from her role after less than three years in charge.
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NewsB&M and Poundland in running to save Wilko
Value retailers including B&M and Poundland are eyeing possible bids for struggling retailer Wilko after it fell into administration.
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NewsPandora ups sales guidance amid strong growth
Jewellery specialist Pandora has updated its full-year revenue guidance after driving robust growth in the second quarter of the year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer upgrades profits as sales grow
M&S has upgraded its profit outlook after growing market share in its clothing and home and food businesses.
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NewsL’Occitane shares jump as owner mulls deal to take group private
Beauty and skincare brand L’Occitane saw a jump in share price on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the controlling shareholder is in advanced talks on a potential deal to take the company private.
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NewsWilko administrator sets deadline for offers
Wilko administrator PwC has set a deadline for interested parties to submit their first offers to buy the variety value retailer following its announcement of administration last week.
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NewsTesco Express to swap 50 key products with alternatives
Tesco has announced it will overhaul its Express stores by swapping more than 50 key everyday products with lower-priced alternatives.
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NewsTourist tax causes London retail to lose out
Shops in London are struggling to lure tourists to stores following the government’s introduction of VAT on overseas spending.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss plans buy now, pay later service
John Lewis Partnership’s chief executive is planning to roll out a buy now, pay later service for its customers as they become increasingly affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsFrasers Group takes new Meadowhall flagship as part of physical expansion
Frasers Group has announced the signing of “significant leases” with British Land, “reinforcing the group’s commitment to physical retail in the UK”.
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NewsRyman launches loyalty rewards scheme
Ryman has launched its new Ryman Rewards loyalty scheme offering lower prices and personalised products.
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NewsAldi rolls out price cuts on more products
Aldi has cut the price of over 30 household grocery items as it looks to keep offering its customers value for money.