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Sports Direct auditor Grant Thornton quits after huge tax bill
Sports Direct has announced that auditor Grant Thornton is set to quit its role working for the retail giant. Mike Ashley’s retail business
Women buying more expensive watches than men
Men typically buy more watches than women, but female watch lovers are spending more on average than their male counterparts, according to the
High street suffers bleak July as hot weather fails to boost...
The high street suffered a bleak July as soaring temperatures failed to boost sales, while online retailers saw their strongest growth for 18
Philip Day “wants to avoid pre-pack administration” in Jack Wills bidding...
Retail tycoon Philip Day wants to keep struggling Jack Wills out of administration if he can fend off competition from Mike Ashley to
Discounting drives drop in shop prices for second consecutive month
Shop prices fell very slightly in July as competition between retailers stiffened and non-food prices were cut, new figures show. Price tags were
Consumer confidence ticks up in July but remains in negative territory
Consumer confidence improved in July as the concerns of June about personal finances and caution around big ticket spending faded, research suggests. The
Sports Direct shares plunge after results fiasco
Shares in Sports Direct plunged to a new eight-year low as investors reacted to the farcical scenes on Friday when Mike Ashley’s company
Blow Ltd eyes expansion with £2m fundraiser
Beauty bookings business Blow Ltd has said it will expand its UK business and consider its first international launch as it aims to
Amazon hails popularity of one-day delivery as sales rise 20%
Amazon has revealed that both its revenue and profits rose in the last three months, as the e-commerce and technology giant continues to
Sports Direct branded “total shambles” over latest delay to publish results
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has been called a “total shambles” after the retailer delayed publishing its results for the second time in as
Mothercare warns of flat profits as plans to spin off UK...
Embattled retailer Mothercare has told investors that profits will not grow this year, as it was impacted by “fragile consumer confidence”. The figures
Joules boosted by international growth
British fashion and lifestyle brand Joules has reported a bumper performance as it reaches more customers overseas and launches new products. Sales in