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Retail & High Street
09:30, 21 AUG 2023
Why Wilko administration could be only way to secure jobs of 12,500 workers – but only if right buyer steps forward
Insolvency and Administration
Strategic failures led to Wilko’s demise – and industry experts say it won't be the last casualty in 2023
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Marks Electrical sales up almost a third
Retail & High Street
CEO Mark Smithson says they are 'laser-focused' on maintaining discipline on revenue, profit and cash
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Birmingham collectibles firm ceases trading
West Midlands
Company which sold gifts from TV shows such as Peaky Blinders and Mr Bean has been hit by pandemic and cost-of-living crisis
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Hull waste specialist takes the pain out of recycling for Calpol
Climate Agenda
Trial with Tesco is underway for MyGroup
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12,500 jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration
Retail & High Street
CEO 'We’ve all fought hard to keep this incredible business intact but must concede that time has run out'
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Watches of Switzerland reports drop in early summer trading but still expects to beat last year’s record growth
Fashion
Watch sales stable but luxury jewellery sales down 15 per cent as consumers hold back
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Wilko stops home deliveries as it tries to avoid collapse
Insolvency and Administration
Homewares chain looking for a potential buyer to head off administration
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Q&A: East Midlands Designer Outlet manager Paul Sutton on running one of the region's biggest retail parks
Retail & High Street
Latest centre news, new brand partners, shopping trends and how dealing with the current cost-of-living crisis
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Serious Sweets Company snaps up healthy treats business Nom Bites
Retail
The growing Harrogate confectionery firm now owns brands including Lexi's, Mr Stanley's, Mighty Fine and Mallow & Marsh and the Real Candy Co
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Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and Remington owner hails sales and profits surge
North West
The group also owns the Black + Decker brand
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Full list of the 16 new stores The Original Factory Shop is opening creating 160 jobs
North West
A number of the stores will take over former sites occupied by M&Co
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Founder of iconic luxury fashion retailer Hervia steps down as CEO
North West
When the business was acquired, Oscar Pinto-Hervia retained a stake and remained as chief executive
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THG rebrands Myprotein amid pressure to sell off nutrition business
North West
Activist investor Kelso Group called on THG to consider separating out Myprotein after upping its stake in April
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Superdry agrees loan of up to £25m to fund turnaround plan
Retail
The Gloucestershire-based retailer previously said it was looking to cut its operating costs by more than £35m, amid the current squeeze on consumer spending
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French Connection closes Newcastle store after more than 25 years of trading
Retail & High Street
The closure is one of several changes taking place in the city centre this summer
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JD Sports to become 100% owner of Poland's Marketing Investment Group
North West
The deal is expected to be completed in the coming months
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Washout weather drives down retail footfall in Wales
Retail & High Street
Head of WRC Sara Jones called July a "disappointing month for Welsh retail"
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Record sales for cash and carry giant Parfetts as it hands employees tax-free bonus
North West
The group has not revealed how much pre-tax profit it achieved during the year
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PrettyLittleThing co-founder Umar Kamani invests in Boohoo
North West
Boohoo was set up by Umar's father Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane
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Charity Super.Mkt extends Cabot Circus pop-up following successful launch
Retail & High Street
The charity department store opened three weeks ago and has sold over 5,000 items
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Welsh broadband firm Ogi makes first venture into retail
Retail & High Street
The indigenous telecommunications company has partnered with Get Connected
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Billionaire family behind sportswear empire Pentland to cut almost 100 jobs
North West
The job losses are expected to be made by the end of September
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Danish retailer Søstrene Grene takes up central York unit
Retail & High Street
The move is part of Helmsley Group's ambition to regenerate the Coney Street area of the city
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This is how much every Championship club is charging for replica shirts this season
Football League Championship
Few sets of fans will have to fork out more to purchase their own replica match kit than those at Leicester City
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