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Former Asda chief Roger Burnley named director at M&S
Marks & Spencer
Roger Burnley was the boss of rival Asda from 2017 until 2021, when he left the business following its £6.8 billion takeover by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital
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Leisure leader Vaulkhard Group sees turnover and profit jump in year of expansion
Company Results
The group's director Ollie Vaulkhard also warned how rising taxes and costs are ultimately impacting investment plans
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WH Smith delays results as accounting issues persist
South West
The retailer was due to publish its preliminary results on 12 November, but has now pushed the date back to 16 December
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Somerset builders merchant celebrates 225 years in business
Retail
Bradfords Building Supplies was founded in Pibsbury on the Somerset Levels in 1770
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Retail sales predicted to fall in Budget run-up as º£½ÇÊÓƵ waits in fear over taxes
Retail & Consumer
A survey suggests that retail sales are expected to fall at a faster pace in November, reflecting fears over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans
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Free parking for town centres is not a magic bullet to revive them
Retail & High Street
Former Welsh Government minister Lee Waters said government schemes were merely “plugging hole" and not rebuilding foundations
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Eyewear maker Inspecs receives two separate takeover offers
Retail
The Bath-based business designs, manufacturers and distributes sunglasses, optical frames and lenses
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Matalan names H&M's º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss as its new CEO for ‘exciting journey’ ahead
Retail & Consumer
Henrik Nordvall will join in February
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SlimFast º£½ÇÊÓƵ  deal: Supreme vows to ‘bring fresh energy to this iconic brand’
Food and Drink
Manchester group behind Typhoo agrees £20m deal
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Betfred founder warns of high street shop closures if Chancellor hikes taxes
Retail & High Street
Fred Done, who founded Betfred in 1967 with his brother, said tax rises are the "biggest threat" to the industry he has seen in his 57 years in the sector
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B&M shares fall to record low after accounting error revealed
Retail & High Street
B&M said it had failed to recognise as much as £7m in overseas freight costs
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Co-op warns 60,000 shops and 150,000 jobs at risk ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
The Co-operative
Retailer urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce "maximum" business rates relief on 26 November
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'Greedy Banker' bar set for former bank
North West
New food and drink venue will open in former HSBC by tramway crossing
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Wiltshire furniture company secures £1m to drive growth
Retail
Furniturebox says it will use the funding to create jobs and diversify its supply chain
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Men's fashion brand and gadget shop among new signings at Gloucester Quays
Retail & High Street
The completion deals mean the shopping centre is now 95% let or under offer
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M&S confirms opening date of new flagship Bristol store
Retail & High Street
The branch in Cabot Circus will take the place of the former House of Fraser, which has been empty since its closure in August 2024
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New store openings at Merry Hill retail park
West Midlands
B&Q, Costa and Bensons for Beds all launch new sites at Black Country retail hub
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Ramsdens upgrades profit outlook on the back of strong gold price
Retail & High Street
The pawn broking, foreign currency and jewellery business expects to open up to 12 new stores per year
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B&M goes back to basics as ‘operational weaknesses’ hit profits and shares plunge
Retail
Group focusing on discounts and key product ranges as it bids to improve its performance
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Ten West Midlands Claire's Accessories store to close
West Midlands
Rescue deal was struck last week for beleaguered retailer but not all stores have survived
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Tesco agrees deal with black-owned publishing house
Black Communities
The tie-up for Black History Month will see a number of titles going on sale in Tesco stores around the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Superdrug opens biggest store in West of England
Retail & High Street
The health and beauty retailer has opened its brand new super branch at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
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National restaurant chain and 'new to º£½ÇÊÓƵ' coffee brand set to open in Hammonds of Hull
Yorkshire & Humber
The ground floor of the landmark Hammonds of Hull building looks set to reopen in 2026, three years after the former food hall closed, with a new restaurant and coffee house being lined up
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Merger deal would create £1.8bn co-op society
West Midlands
Central Co-op and The Midcountries Co-operative are consulting members on a planned merger of the two West Midlands businesses
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