Nadhim Zahawi appointed as non-executive chair of The Very Group
The Very Group, the digital retail company operating Very and Littlewoods, has appointed Nadhim Zahawi as its non-executive chair. Zahawi,…
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Luke Martin
Luke joined GlobalData as a Trainee Reporter in April 2023, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) degree in History. Initially, Luke wrote for Just Auto, covering the automotive industry, but now writes for Packaging Gateway, Retail Insight Network and Hotel Management Network.
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Asda unveils plans for major redevelopment in London
Supermarket chain Asda is embarking on a transformative mixed-use development project at its Park Royal site in north-west London, England,…
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IKEA delays Oxford Street store opening to early 2025
IKEA UK has announced an update on its highly anticipated Oxford Street store, with the opening date pushed back to…
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Amazon announces dedicated Irish store launch in 2025
In a move to enhance the customer experience and support local businesses, Amazon has announced the launch of a dedicated…
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British private equity giant soars on back of unexpected retail powerhouse
3i Group, the UK's largest listed private equity company, reported a strong year fuelled by the runaway success of Action,…
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Primark expands in Italy with new €10m store in Turin
Global fashion retailer Primark has opened a new €10m ($10.78m) store in Turin, Italy, marking its second location in the…
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Frasers Group close to acquisition of Ted Baker’s UK operations
Retail giant Frasers Group, owned by businessperson Mike Ashley, is reportedly close to acquiring the struggling British operations of fashion…
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Shopify Q1 beats estimates but Q2 forecast raises concerns
Shopify reported a robust first quarter (Q1) of 2024, exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings per share. Revenue…
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Colorado gets DOJ backing in antitrust lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger
The American grocery industry faces a roadblock in the proposed $24.6bn merger between Kroger and Albertsons. The US Department of…
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Morrisons acquires 38 Channel Islands stores to boost convenience presence
UK-based supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the acquisition of 38 convenience stores in the Channel Islands from its longstanding partner,…