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Bristol cafe business secures major funding boost
Food and Drink
Double Puc was established in 2021 by the founders of former popular city cafe chain Friska
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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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Cornwall craft distillery expands reach in Europe
Exports
The business said the move was a "strategic response" to rising demand from tourists
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Mike Ashley-backed Hugo Boss sees profit tumble
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ 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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Strongbow and Jagermeister ads banned for promoting irresponsible drinking
By City AM
The ads have been ruled to have breached the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's advertising code
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HSBC Innovation Banking delivers £333m in dividends to parent company following profit surge
By City AM
The lender, which had been the º£½ÇÊÓƵ subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank until the latter's demise in 2023, paid HSBC a special dividend of £198m in 2024, followed by another £135m interim dividend in April 2025
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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 º£½ÇÊÓƵ arm in August, is being eyed up by two high street giants in a bid to save the struggling chain
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Dunelm reports annual rise in sales as it continues to make market share gains
By City AM
Dunelm Group plc trading since 1 July
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M&S urges new Labour government to scrap 'family farm tax'
By City AM
Marks & Spencer has urged the Labour government to scrap the "family farm tax" after protests against the decision to end the decades-old inheritance tax relief for farmers
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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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Bristol BBQ restaurant Low and Slow named finalist of Uber Eats' º£½ÇÊÓƵ restaurant awards
Food and Drink
The eatery will now compete for a £100k prize to invest in the business
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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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Liverpool records busiest ever month for hotel stays as city 'weathers storm'
Retail & Consumer
More beds sold in July than in any previous month on record with business visitors boosting midweek market
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Old olive barrels turned into toys for Dartmoor Zoo tiger
Environment
The zoo is working with a Dorset artisan food company and Devon Contract Waste on the new recycling initiative
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Wales sees the biggest fall in shoppers in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Retail Consortium has published footfall figures for August.
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Heston Blumenthal calls for urgent action to 'save' Great British pubs
By City AM
The chef, who owns the Michelin-starred gastropub The Hinds Head, is campaigning for a reduction to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ'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
By City AM
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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º£½ÇÊÓƵ 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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Bournemouth Airport strikes called off as new pay offer proposed
Employment
Workers at the South West transport hub were due to walk out on Friday
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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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Zoe Hamburger moves on from McDonald's º£½ÇÊÓƵ & Ireland after 18 months to take key European role at restaurant group
By City AM
Zoe Hamburger is becoming managing director of McDonald’s Netherlands
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Nespresso cuts more than 200 jobs around º£½ÇÊÓƵ amid store closures
By City AM
The York-based business said that the move to shut its sites was to "streamline operations and adapt to changing shopping preferences"
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