All High Street articles – Page 18
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City snapshot: UK retail footfall rises to post-pandemic high
UK footfall came within 10% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September, despite mounting pressure on consumer spending
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Wilko appoints Haulfryn’s Dave Murphy to new position of finance director
He previously served for six years at Pizza Express
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City snapshot: UK retail sales slump as consumers cut back spending
UK retail sales volumes slumped by 1.6% in August 2022, continuing a downward trend since summer 2021 as inflation and economic uncertainty hits consumer spending
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One Below becomes One Beyond as pricing strategy switches from ‘£1 or less’ to ‘from £1’
The discount chain was launched in early 2019 by Chris Edwards and his son of the same name, the duo who were behind Poundworld in its heyday
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City snapshot: ABF warns on profits as currencies and economic volatility weigh on Primark
ABF has warned its profits next year will be hit by the strength of the US dollar and ‘signficant market voility affecting costs’, which will hit margins at its Primark retail arm.
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Boots launches 60-strong value range of essentials starting from 50p
The own-label range of 60 products is available online at Boots.com from today. It is due to be rolled out to over 1,000 stores over the next few weeks
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Comment & Opinion
Celia Marsh inquest may make the case for more allergen action
The inquiry over the next three weeks will focus on the circumstances around Marsh’s death. Namely, how did a supposedly vegan yoghurt end up containing deadly traces of dairy?
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City snapshot: UK retail sales slow in August despite rising prices
UK retail sales growth slowed in August, with a small rise in sales making a much larger drop in volumes due to soaring inflation.
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The Original Factory Shop sees profit growth as concessions open in Co-op
The performance in the 12 months to 27 March 2022 was also up on a two-year basis
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Tributes paid to Poundland co-founder Keith Smith
The lengedary entrepreneur died on 12 August after a short battle with lung cancer, aged 79
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Boots extends Deliveroo partnership to 125 stores and tops up range
Customers will now be able to shop more than 750 SKUs on the Deliveroo app
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City snapshot: Soaring energy prices push retail SMEs close to collapse
Soaring energy costs are wider inflation are pushing consumer SMEs such as cafes, restaurants and shops to the brink of collapse, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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City snapshot: Online boosts UK retail sales in July
UK retail sales nudged upwards in July as growth in online retail boosted overall sales volumes. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway.com sells €1.8bn stake in Brazil’s iFood and consumer confidence hits record lows.
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Superdrug launches 60% discounts for loyalty scheme members
As of today (12 August), Superdrug Health & Beautycard members can claim the discount on selected products across skincare, beauty, fragrance and personal care
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City snapshot: Inflation drives July retail sales growth, but volumes fall
UK retail sales increased 2.3% in July on a total basis, according to the BRC-KPM Retail Sales Monitor, though sharply rising prices masked a drop in sales volumes. Plus acquisitions from Coca-Cola HBC and Supreme and Barclaycard spending data.
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SSP Group secures franchise deal with Greggs
The business has already opened a Greggs unit at Derby Railway Station
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Costa Coffee invests £20m in drive-thrus and new store openings
The Coca-Cola owned company opened its 300th drive-thru in the UK today as it continues to invest in the on-the-go coffee marke
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Comment & Opinion
Is the cost of living crisis good news for Greggs and its value-led proposition?
Will shoppers trade down to Greggs or will its target audience actually be worse affected?
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Former Tesco boss Matt Davies to become Greggs chairman
Davies has already joined the board as an independent non-executive director and will take over from current chair Ian Durant on 1 November
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Boots marks Advantage Card scheme’s 25th birthday with extra rewards for two months
The health and beauty retailer will be revealing new ‘birthday offers’ each week across beauty, baby and healthcare