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Retail
16:14, 21 APR 2026
Boots owners consider potential London Stock Exchange listing
Boots
Sycamore Partners have been in talks with advisors on the possibility of a London float, which could come as soon as next year
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THG shares surge as group reports best quarterly growth in five years
THG
Manchester-based beauty and nutrition e-commerce firm posts revenue growth of 7% for the first quarter of 2026
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Clarks shoes launches online marketplace selling brands such as Nike and Adidas for first time in 200-year history
Retail & High Street
The historic Somerset-based footwear giant has launched 'Brands now at Clarks' on its website
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Primark to split from ABF with both firms set for separate FTSE 100 listings
Retail & High Street
The Weston family-controlled group expressing confidence in the prospects of both companies
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Mulberry returns to sales growth in year of 'decisive progress'
Fashion
The Somerset-based company has seen a rise in retail and online sales across all regions and markets
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SlimFast and vape sales help Supreme to ‘record year’
North West
Typhoo Tea owner reports 'significant growth in vape sales'
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ hospitality insolvency crisis: 270 firms collapse in February as cost pressures mount
Insolvency and Administration
Rising energy costs, April tax increases, and relentless cost pressures hit º£½ÇÊÓÆµ pubs and restaurants hard
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Next boss Simon Wolfson takes record £7.4m pay packet – with potential £9.3m to come next year
Next
Group referenced 'need to retain and motivate its high-quality management team'
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Mexican-inspired restaurant chain to create 135 jobs with major South West expansion
Food and Drink
Zambrero is looking to open outlets in larger towns and cities such as Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Plymouth
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The Original Factory Shop head office and all stores closed after administration
Retail & Consumer
Discount department store placed into administration alongside Claire's Accessories earlier this year
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Dunelm warns profits at lower end of targets as March sales soften
Retail
The homeware retailer said sales over three months to March 28 had started well following a good winter sale
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Procook store expansion strategy leads to 'strong' full-year results
Retail & High Street
The kitchenware brand says it has outperformed the market
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Lidl to open more than 50 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ stores creating nearly 2,000 jobs
Retail & High Street
The German supermarket says it wants to 'positively impact' British communities
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Co-op Group plans to merge with Southern Co-op in 300-shop deal
The Co-operative
Proposals for merger would add hundreds of shops plus three crematoria to retail giant's chain, subject to member approval
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Mango opens new store in Cheltenham as part of major º£½ÇÊÓÆµ expansion drive
Fashion
The fashion brand is planning to open 15 shops in Britain this year
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Cornwall shopping centre's 'Grenfell-style cladding' prompts two-year road closure
Retail
The cladding is similar to Grenfell Tower and is covering White River Place shopping centre
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Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of cost-cutting plans
home design diy
Leicestershire-based tile chain also planning head office changes
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Poundstretcher plans rent cuts with landlords as part of major restructure
Shopping
Discount retailer with more than 300 stores and 3,000 staff seeks to slash rents and property costs while vowing not to shut shops or cut jobs
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Retro sweet shop and eyewear brand latest stores to open at Gloucester Quays
Retail & High Street
The openings follow the announcement of three new eateries at the shopping centre
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Morrisons ‘alert’ to impact of Middle East conflict on customers
Retail
The supermarket chain said economic conditions are 'tough' for its customers
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Devon flapjack maker to open permanent shop in Bath
Retail & High Street
The bakery chain makes flapjacks in a wide range of flavours - from mini egg rocky road to clotted cream fudge
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Devon distillery behind luxury gin targets major expansion amid growing demand
Retail
Salcombe's brands are already sold in Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and John Lewis
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B&Q and Screwfix sales grow as owner battles decline abroad
Company Results
FTSE 100 DIY retailer Kingfisher saw an uplift in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ but reported a dip in France and Poland
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Wickes profit doubles as DIY retailer targets solar panel leadership
home design diy
Home improvement retailer hits £1.6bn revenue as it positions itself to lead fragmented solar installation market
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