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John Lewis blames taxes for half-year loss - and issues recruitment warning
By City AM
John Lewis reported a 33million half-year pre-tax loss on Friday, but said it was 'well-positioned' to deliver full-year profit growth
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Mike Ashley-backed Hugo Boss sees profit tumble
By City AM
The Ƶ arm of Hugo Boss has reported a second consecutive decline in pre-tax profit and its turnover fell from 391.6m to 377m in 2024
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Hammerson announces new chief executive
property news
Rob Wilkinson will join the listed group at the end of this year
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Claire's Accessories: Two high street giants in battle to buy struggling chain
By City AM
Claire's Accessories, which appointed administrators for its Ƶ arm in August, is being eyed up by two high street giants in a bid to save the struggling chain
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The Beauty Tech Group owner plans London Stock Exchange listing as it bids to boost global growth
North West
Cheshire group's brands include CurrentBody Skin and ZIIP Beauty
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Bodycare goes into administration with hundreds of job losses – full list of stores to close
Insolvency and Administration
Interpath exploring options for remaining stores
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British retail sales up in July despite ongoing economic challenges
By City AM
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) today released its latest figures, showing that sales volumes in July were up 0.6 per cent from June.
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Merry Hill centre placed on the market
West Midlands
Retail and leisure hub in Brierley Hill is looking for a new owner with a rumoured £250m price tag
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Heston Blumenthal calls for urgent action to 'save' Great British pubs
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The chef, who owns the Michelin-starred gastropub The Hinds Head, is campaigning for a reduction to the Ƶ's VAT rate, which is one of the highest in Europe
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Currys reports robust sales growth and launches £50m share buyback amid strong performance
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The electricals retailer said it was on track to beat its 2.5m target for iD Mobile subscribers before the year-end
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Surfing brand and pizza chain open at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Retail
The clothing retailer and eatery are the latest to sign deals with the retail site
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Ƶ watch sales remain strong despite Trump tariffs - but it might not last
By City AM
Watches of Switzerland Group said demand for timepieces has been "consistently strong" over the summer, sending its share price up eight per cent
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Clothing boutique selling designer brands to open in Bath
Retail & High Street
It is the Midlands-based retailer's first branch in the South West of England
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Sainsbury’s to use facial recognition technology in shops
Retail & High Street
The supermarket said the move is part of efforts to identify shoplifters and curb a sharp increase in retail crime
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Sherwoods Motor Group eyeing acquisitions after passing £100m turnover
Automotive
The North East dealership group has released accounts for 2024 which outline new partnerships with a number of leading brands
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Levi Strauss cuts 200 Ƶ jobs as it bets on Beyonce to boost sales
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The Northampton-headquartered division reduced its headcount from 1,857 to 1,630 in the 12 months to 30 November, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show.
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Lidl set to create 500 jobs after £435m investment in warehouses
Retail
Lidl has started building a new warehouse in Leeds after finishing a major expansion of its London site, with both set to create a combined 500 new jobs
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Museum showcasing 200 years of Clarks shoemaking to open in Somerset
Museums
It will house four galleries inside a new building in Clarks Village
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Online furniture retailer marks 10 years in business with rebrand
Retail
Wiltshire-based Furniturebox was established by a pair of teenage school friends in 2015
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Whitehall Garden Centre sold to new owners after more than 50 years
Food and Drink
The site, near Pewsey, also has a popular farm shop and restaurant
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Debenhams Group considers sale of PrettyLittleThing amid turnaround efforts
Retail
The business, previously known as Boohoo Group, said it has already secured around £50 million in annual savings and cut its staff headcount by 30% as part of efforts to transform its operations
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Poole Country and Western store expands as it agrees tie-up with Wrangler
Retail & High Street
The larger store will sell more menswear and jeans as well as Ariat boots
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Fire at café in Bath causes thousands of pounds of damage
Food and Drink
The owners said it could have been started by a disposable bbq
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Hospitality sector suffers huge job losses as costs soar
By City AM
Data shows that 89,000 hospitality jobs have been lost since the Budget last October
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