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Co-op has announced it will launch 24 new and refurbished stores by the end of June as part of an investment programme into high streets and local communities.

The expansion brings the total number of store launches to more than 40 for the first half of the year following 18 openings in the first quarter.

Locations for the second quarter include sites in...


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Work has started on a £7m expansion of the Specsavers Vision Labs manufacturing site in Kidderminster to increase lens output and install new automated technology.

The project involves renovating two existing buildings at the facility. This will increase the total floor space from 6,319 to 7,544 square metres upon completion.

Weekly production at the site is exp...


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Lord Richard Walker, the executive chairman of Iceland and government cost of living adviser, has reportedly proposed a licensing scheme that would allow trained shop security to use reasonable force and carry defensive equipment. 

According to the


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LVMH has agreed to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to New York brand manager WHP as the luxury group reduces its portfolio following a global downturn.

According to the Paris-listed group, it is offloading smaller brands to manage costs and reflect on its primary profit drivers, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Dior. 

News of Marc Jacob’s sale fo...


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Burberry has reported a return to profitable comparable sales growth, as adjusted operating profits rose to £160m for the year ended 28 March, up from £26m in the previous year with margins increasing to 6.6%. 

The luxury fashion retailer attributed its performance to double-digit growth in Greater China and the Americas during the final quarter. 

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