All High Street articles – Page 32
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NewsSuperdrug 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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NewsCity 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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NewsSSP Group secures franchise deal with Greggs
The business has already opened a Greggs unit at Derby Railway Station
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NewsCosta 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 & OpinionIs 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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NewsFormer 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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NewsBoots 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
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NewsAsda CMO Derek Lawlor moves to Poundstretcher as CEO
Lawlor is succeeding Aziz Tayub, who is moving to the role of chairman at Poundstretcher with immediate effect
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop launches first loyalty app
The retailer is aiming to drive more shoppers into its 180 stores with the new app
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NewsTory leadership contenders urged to commit to business rates reform
They should commit to delivering promises made in the Conservative manifesto rather than ‘throw around tax cuts like confetti’, says leading property consultancy Colliers
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales fall by levels ‘not seen since the pandemic’
UK retail sales volumes fell back in June at a rate not seen since the depths of the pandemic, as inflation continues to bite, and households cut back spending.
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Analysis & FeaturesTired old Boots needs a beauty makeover after Walgreens cancels sale. But how?
Walgreens Boots Alliance has given up trying to sell the UK pharmacy. So what’s the future for Boots and its many ‘tired high street shops’?
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales growth slows amid soaring inflation
UK retail sales growth slowed again in June continuing a three month downward trend as soaring inflation and falling real wages impact consumers stifles retail spending
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NewsBrits paying more for coffee as inflation hits chains
Greggs offered the cheapest hot coffee at £1.90, but its prices had increased by 5% since February
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NewsBoots transformation plan gathers momentum as shoppers return to stores
Boots has continued its post-pandemic recovery as sales growth accelerated and a transformation programme progressed in the third quarter, owner Walgreens Boots Alliance revealed today.
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Comment & OpinionWalgreens was overambitious with Boots sale plan. Now it has to fix a neglected estate
WBA has talked up the No7 Beauty Company alongside Boots. Could the beauty category be key to its future success?
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NewsBoots owner pulls the plug on £5.5bn auction for the UK chain
The owner of Boots has abandoned its attempts to sell the UK chemist chain after failing to find a buyer willing to meet its price expectations.
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NewsPoundland sets sights on London for its Local convenience format
The format is smaller than a typical Poundland, with a range catering for the convenience shopper
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NewsCity News: WH Smith buoyed by boosted airport sales as travel sector rebounds
WH Smith shares were buoyed by sales surpassing 2019 levels for the first time since the start of the pandemic
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NewsCity Snapshot: WH Smith optimistic as travel recovery lifts sales above pre-pandemic levels for first time
Group revenues in the 15 weeks to 11 June were 7% ahead of 2019 levels thanks to “a particularly strong” performance from travel.