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Retail & High Street
09:17, 19 DEC 2025
WH Smith to recover bonuses from former bosses as accounting issues probed
Retail & High Street
WH Smith has confirmed it is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority
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Christmas trading is crucial for the economy
Economy
The few weeks before Christmas can transform individual balance sheets.
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The 100 biggest companies in Cornwall ranked
South West
The county's largest private firms by turnover have been revealed in a new report compiled by Grant Thorton
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Businesses fear parking charges could be 'another nail in the coffin' for village
North West
Butcher says 'every single business in this village has got the same opinion' as car park debate goes on
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Businessman issues stark warning over Yeovil town centre car parks plan
Somerset
He says the council's masterplan proposals for Court Ash and North Lane car parks threaten thriving independent traders
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Card Factory cuts profit forecast as consumer confidence takes another hit
Retail
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ store sales have been 'lower than previous expectations' during key festive trading period
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WH Smith delays annual results again after accounting issues
Retail & High Street
The retailer now expects to unveil its latest results on Friday December 19 as auditor PwC requires further time to complete procedures following £50m profit overstatement
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Procook cuts losses as sales rise and looks to open more stores
Gloucestershire
The kitchenware brand has opened a number of new branches including in the Cotswolds and at Birmingham Bullring
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Joe and The Juice coffee chain opening first store in Bath
Retail & High Street
It is the Danish brand's second branch in the West Country and follows the opening of Bristol Cabot Circus in the summer
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Leon to shut sites and axe jobs as it enters administration
Food and Drink
The fast-food chain will close a number of branches and reduce its workforce as part of a turnaround plan
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Cornish bakery Warrens opens at London Liverpool Street station
Food and Drink
It is the historic bakery chain's first train station site in the capital
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group snaps up Swindon Designer Outlet
Retail & High Street
The acquisition comes as the retail conglomerate pushes ahead with major expansion plans
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River Island 'seeing significant returns' as it aims for profitability after restructuring
Retail
The high street fashion retailer's accounts reveal it lost £124m in year that saw it close 33 stories
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Matalan accelerates £25m store refurbishment programme and bids for global growth
Fashion
Retailer says refreshed stores have seen sales boost
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The 150 biggest companies in Devon in 2025
South West
The findings were compiled by Grant Thornton and rank private businesses on turnover and profitability
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Number of shoppers in Wales down in November shows new figures
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Retail Consortium is hoping for a pick up in the crucial trading month of December
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Labubu maker Pop Mart to open latest º£½ÇÊÓÆµ store in Bristol
Retail & High Street
The Chinese brand says the new branch will celebrate Bristol's 'creativity and urban art heritage'
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Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin says 'maximum' 20p breakfast increase next year
Food and Drink
The announcement comes despite warnings of inflation across the hospitality sector.
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Bakery chain Gail's to open 40 new º£½ÇÊÓÆµ stores
Food and Drink
The announcement follows significant expansion by the company over the last financial year
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Virgin Media hit with £23.8m Ofcom fine over treatment of vulnerable customers
By City AM
The regulator has handed out its biggest fine of the year
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Asda recovery 'set back six months' by troubled £1bn IT upgrade
Retail & High Street
Zuber Issa sold his stake in the supermarket last year, while boss Allan Leighton says sales slump was 'self-inflicted'
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Nationwide sees transactions soar on Black Friday 2025
Retail & High Street
The Swindon-based lender predicts more than 12 million transactions will be made over the day
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Cornwall's oldest fishing business bought by Falkland Islands firm
Deals
Ocean Fish aims to become a £100m-turnover business by 2030 following the acquisition
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Debenhams CEO could earn almost £150m bonus without shareholder vote if shares soar
Retail & High Street
Debenhams has unveiled a new executive bonus scheme that could reward CEO Dan Finley with almost £150m if shares rocket
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