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Greggs Sales Rise to £1.1bn Amid New Product Success
Greggs achieved £1.1bn in sales for the first six months of 2024, a 7.2% rise year-on-year. The bakery chain opened 34 new stores, bringing its total to 2,773. Pre-tax profit grew by nearly 20% to £76m, attributed to cost management and successful new products like a chicken roll and iced matcha lattes.
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Liberty Doubles Fabric Department Size
Liberty has significantly enlarged its fabric department, responding to an 11% rise in fabric sales last year. The expansion aims to cater to a growing interest in sewing and crafting, driven by social media and television programmes.
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WorldPrimark Introduces Lower Prices
Primark has launched new lower prices across hundreds of clothing lines under its 'Iconic Value' initiative, effective from July 20. This move aligns with a survey indicating that 46% of UK shoppers prioritise value for money when purchasing clothing.
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Ted Baker to open new UK store
Ted Baker is set to launch its first new standalone UK store later this year, nearly two years after all 46 of its British locations shut. The brand's UK operator collapsed in March 2024, leading to the closures by August.
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Local NewsBrent Cross Welcomes New Stores Amidst Closures
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to introduce two new retail outlets, Mango Kids and a large pop-up from Oliver Bonas. This comes as the Starbucks cafe has ceased trading at the centre, and a new dessert kiosk has opened.
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Retailers Enhance Accessibility for Disabled Shoppers
Retailers are increasingly implementing measures to assist disabled shoppers, including dedicated checkouts, assistance services, and identification schemes. These initiatives aim to create a more inclusive shopping experience for everyone.
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