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Claire's Accessories puts itself up for sale with 281 shops at risk of closure
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US-based owners of the retailer are said to be working with investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale amid subdued profits and the impact of higher import prices
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Merger deal for Central Co-op
West Midlands
Staffordshire society is planning to join forces with co-op in the South East if it receives backing from members
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Outdoor footwear brand to open at M5 Cotswolds Designer Outlet
Retail & High Street
The shop is set to open next month selling trail running, hiking, casual and barefoot ranges
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Man who pumped millions into Merseyside town says 'I've taken it as far as I can' - and hunts a successor
North West
Dan Davies has been a dominant figure in New Brighton for the past seven and a half years
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ handbag maker Mulberry in talks to raise £20m as losses widen
Fashion
The struggling Somerset firm launched a turnaround plan in January and is hoping its strategy will return it to profitability
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Retail sales drop as shoppers stay away from high streets in May
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The Office for National Statistics said retail sales fell by 2.7 per cent in May, representing the largest month-on-month fall in sales since December, as shoppers stayed away from the high street
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Louis Vuitton º£½ÇÊÓƵ sales slashed by almost £90m as luxury spending slows down
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The fashion powerhouse has reported sales of £488.2m for its latest financial year, down from the £575.2m it achieved in 2023.
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Tesco ramps up market share and maintains profit guidance amidst fierce º£½ÇÊÓƵ supermarket wars
London
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ's biggest supermarket chain has reported a strong first quarter
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Poundland sold to investment giant for £1 in deal to hand it £80m war chest
Shopping
The deal to sell Poundland had been trailed earlier this year and had been expected to by September.
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Family firm Barry's Home Bakery sold to Northumberland's Penny Petroleum
Deals
The Gateshead firm was still owned by the family of its founders until the sale to the fellow North East company
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Evri to hire 5,000 more couriers after agreeing DHL tie-up
Retail
The roles will be available throughout the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, but with a focus on Plymouth, Bury, Hastings, Dover and Scarborough
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Newcastle brewery Full Circle secures major supermarket listings
Food and Drink
The company which is based in Hoults Yard is part of the Lanchester Group of companies
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Cotswolds Designer Outlet near M5 signs up speciality coffee business ahead of opening
Gloucestershire
The retail destination is set to open next month
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Gold Traders º£½ÇÊÓƵ opens Cornwall branch in old HSBC building
South West
The business buys unwanted gold, silver, platinum and coins
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Merseyside retail park goes on market for more than £50m
property news
JunctionONE Retail Park, located off the M53 between Bidston and Wallasey, has been put on the market for £50.7m
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Independent café launches new retail space for Birmingham traders
West Midlands
Grounded is opening up its two sites in the city to SMEs to showcase their wares and raise funds for its charitable services
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Plymouth's Armada Centre sold to global investment firm
Retail
The council credits a £30m regeneration scheme on Armada Way for attracting the investor
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WH Smith high street sale on track as stores will rebrand as TGJones
Retail & High Street
WH Smith group itself will focus on its travel stores
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B&M reports revenue growth as discount chain's stores outperform in 'tough' º£½ÇÊÓƵ market
Retail & High Street
The discount retailer opened 70 gross new stores during the year - 45 in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, 14 in Heron Foods and 11 in France - with its pipeline "well-set" for next year
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Manchester Arndale: 50% stake goes on market
North West
'Super prime city asset' has not been on market since 2005
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North East businessman who originated the ScS name to have book plugged in Times Square
Retail
92 year-old Alan Share's latest book draws on the experiences of his long life and stands as a polemic against the country's education system
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Monsoon and Accessorize owner slumps into the red as sales fall
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Adena Brands, the owner of both Monsoon and Accessorize, slumped to a pre-tax loss of £7.5 million for the 12 months to 31 August, 2024, according to new accounts
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High street chain Comet to make a comeback after 13 years – led by a Greater Manchester entrepreneur
Retail & High Street
Cas Paton, founder of OnBuy, said he planned to pump more than £10m into bringing back Comet - complete with its original branding
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'Real scale and a clear purpose': New B&M CEO Tjeerd Jegen has big ambitions for the discount retail giant
Retail & High Street
Incoming boss has been leader at companies from Woolworths Australia to e-bike giant Accell Group
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