The UK’s economy grew 0.1% in February, official figures showed on Monday, and while that growth had slowed from January’s +0.8%, there was a crumb of good news for retail as it seems that tourists are returning.
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![]( "UK's GDP growth slows, tourists are returning, but numbers are still low")
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![]( "UK high streets fall behind European peers after end to tax-free shopping")
UK high streets fall behind European peers after end to tax-free shoppingThe UK’s changes to tax-free shopping rules — effectively banning it for many international shoppers — means Britain’s retail destination are losing out to those in Europe, a Global Blue report claims.
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![]( "London's Bond Street still strong despite lower shopper traffic")
London's Bond Street still strong despite lower shopper trafficLondon’s Bond Street — one of the world’s most expensive retail real estate locations — is retaining its appeal and its price premium, a report said this week.
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![]( "London Fashion Week to host 32 brands, and four events, this week")
London Fashion Week to host 32 brands, and four events, this weekWith the UK off limits due to many nations due to the pandemic, the next London Fashion Week takes place under tricky conditions, however the British Fashion Council has pulled plenty of action into the season.
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![]( "Joules appoints York as CFO ahead of September start")
Joules appoints York as CFO ahead of September startJoules has ended its search for a new chief financial officer, appointing Caroline York to the post. She joins the family lifestyle retailer no later than September from price comparison business Moneysupermarket Group.
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![]( "Smythson stays loss-making but digital acceleration is key for future")
Smythson stays loss-making but digital acceleration is key for futureLuxury leathergoods brand Smythson's accounts show the year to March 29 2020 was a difficult one for the firm. But a sale and licence-back deal since then has offered stability and a digital focus is yielding rewards.
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![]( "Former JD Sports exec buys Thomas Pink brand")
Former JD Sports exec buys Thomas Pink brandFailed upscale menswear retailer Pink Shirtmaker is set to make a return. The LVMH-owned brand, which went on the block before Christmas, has been bought by Nick Preston, a former JD Sports Fashion trading director.
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![]( "John Lewis could close more stores - report")
John Lewis could close more stores - reportA report at the weekend suggested that John Lewis is looking at the closure of up to another eight of its remaining 42 departments stores following the closure of eight stores last year.
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![]( "LVMH's Pink Shirtmaker goes up for sale")
LVMH's Pink Shirtmaker goes up for saleUpscale menswear retailer Pink Shirtmaker is up for sale, according to reports, although owner LVMH has yet to officially confirm the move for what is one of the luxury goods group's smallest enterprises.
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![]( "Heathrow could lose 2,000 jobs as tax-free shopping changes")
Heathrow could lose 2,000 jobs as tax-free shopping changesThe world’s (usually) busiest airport, Heathrow, could lose up to 2,000 jobs if the UK’s decision to change the rules around tax-free shopping for tourists goes ahead, the airport’s CEO claims.