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M&S considers extending Archie Norman's tenure as chair, FT reports

(Reuters) - British retailer Marks & Spencer is considering extending Archie Norman's tenure as chai...

12th September, 2025

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Swatch sells watch lampooning Trump's 39% tariffs on Switzerland

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss watchmaker Swatch has begun selling a special edition watch with the numbers...

12th September, 2025

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Up to 400 large UK stores at risk of closure from property tax hike, says BRC

LONDON (Reuters) -Up to 400 of the UK's biggest shops - from supermarkets to department stores - are...

11th September, 2025

Image for Britain's John Lewis upbeat on Christmas prospects despite first-half loss
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Britain's John Lewis upbeat on Christmas prospects despite first-half loss

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - British retailer, the John Lewis Partnership reported a deeper fir...

11th September, 2025

Image for Coach parent Tapestry expects to offset tariff costs by 2028, plans $3 billion buyback
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Coach parent Tapestry expects to offset tariff costs by 2028, plans $3 billion buyback

By Neil J Kanatt and Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -Tapestry expects to fully mitigate the impact of curr...

10th September, 2025

Image for AB Foods warns of Primark sales dip as Europe drags, shares tumble
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AB Foods warns of Primark sales dip as Europe drags, shares tumble

LONDON (Reuters) - Associated British Foods said underlying sales at its Primark clothing business a...

10th September, 2025

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Zara owner Inditex reports better start to autumn sales, boosting shares

LONDON (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex reported weaker sales than expected in its second quarter on We...

10th September, 2025

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UK shoppers spent more as temperatures rose in August, BRC survey shows

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British shoppers spent more in August, helped by summer weather a...

9th September, 2025

Image for Pret takes $749 million goodwill hit due to global uncertainty, rising UK costs
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Pret takes $749 million goodwill hit due to global uncertainty, rising UK costs

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger has booked a goodwi...

9th September, 2025

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New York Fashion Week opens this week amid fragmented luxury backdrop

By Alicia Powell (Reuters) -Established apparel brands including Coach , Michael Kors , and Calvin K...

8th September, 2025

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Dick's Sporting Goods completes $2.4 billion Foot Locker deal

(Reuters) -Footwear retailer Dick's Sporting Goods said on Monday it had completed its $2.4 billion...

8th September, 2025

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Exclusive-Tesla market share in US drops to lowest since 2017 as competition heats up

By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Tesla's U.S. market share dropped to a near eight-year low i...

8th September, 2025