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Lakeland set for leadership-led buyout backed by Hilco

Lakeland set for leadership-led buyout backed by Hilco

Family-owned kitchenware retailer Lakeland is reportedly on the verge of a management-led buyout, with investment firm Hilco Capital in advanced...
B&Q Announces Pay Raise for Store Staff, Surpassing National Living Wage

B&Q Announces Pay Raise for Store Staff, Surpassing National Living Wage

B&Q has announced a significant pay increase for its store employees, with the minimum hourly wage rising to £12.71 across...
Poundland could be up for sale amid rising costs

Poundland could be up for sale amid rising costs

Poundland may soon be on the market as its owner, Pepco Group, considers a potential sale. The move comes in...
Primark Partners with Pinterest to Launch Trend-Led Homeware Collection

Primark Partners with Pinterest to Launch Trend-Led Homeware Collection

Social Media Insights Drive Primark’s Latest Homeware Range Primark has teamed up with Pinterest to introduce a new homeware collection...
Primark unveils opening date for first standalone homewares store

Primark unveils opening date for first standalone homewares store

Primark is set to expand its homeware offering with the launch of its first-ever standalone Primark Home store, opening in...
Dobbies celebrates its 160 anniversary by teaming up with Alzheimer’s Research UK

Dobbies celebrates its 160 anniversary by teaming up with Alzheimer’s Research UK

In honor the garden center’s 160th anniversary on the market, Dobbies Garden Centres has unveiled a new nationwide partnership with...
Walmart anticipates slower sales growth amid economic uncertainty

Walmart anticipates slower sales growth amid economic uncertainty

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has forecast slower sales growth for the coming year, citing ongoing global economic uncertainty. Despite...
Lakhvir Sanghera Named New Toolstation Managing Director

Lakhvir Sanghera Named New Toolstation Managing Director

Lakhvir Sanghera has been appointed managing director of Toolstation, succeeding Angela Rushforth, and will start in September.

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