8 h. ago Full list of Russell & Bromley stores at risk of closure despite rescue deal

Administrators stated they are actively exploring options for the remaining stores and concessions

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9 h. ago Russell & Bromley bought in rescue deal but 33 stores at risk

Administrators confirmed that Next has bought the brand and certain other assets in a pre-pack insolvency deal.

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9 h. ago Next buys luxury footwear brand in 'rescue deal' with stores remaining open

The brand specialises in men's and women's footwear, along with bags and accessories

Economics

10 h. ago Major UK shoe brand sold in rescue deal as dozens of high street shops at risk

Next has reached a deal to buy the luxury shoe brand and three of its stores

Economics

10 h. ago Next saves high street shoe store chain in rescue deal after risk of closure

Luxury footwear business Russell & Bromley has been saved from administration after high street fashion giant Next secured a rescue deals but the future of all the shoe brands stores is uncertain

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5 d. ago Hero Iranian shopkeeper is still at 'high risk' of execution at any time and is probably being tortured in hell hole jail despite regime's vow not to put him to death, human rights group claims

The Iranian shopkeeper who was detained for taking part in an anti-government protest is still at 'high risk' of execution, a human rights group has warned.

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5 d. ago Major shoe chain launches ‘everything must go’ sale at UK store shutting in just WEEKS

A HIGH street retailer has confirmed plans to close a popular branch after sale signs appeared in the window.  The brand revealed the store - situated in a busy retail park - will shut for good next month.  Deichmann’s Newbury retail park store has displayed closing down signs, offering customers 25% off all items as...

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9 d. ago Sainsbury's shoppers warned 'do not eat' as meat item recalled over health risk

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert regarding the recall on Friday, January 9.

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1 week ago Iconic British trainer brand loved by Paul Weller and the Gallaghers sold to Japanese investment firm

An iconic British brand, which recently celebrated its 120th birthday, has been sold to a Japanese conglomerate.

Economics

1 week ago Minneapolis shooting latest: demonstrations and vigils across US after Minnesota woman fatally shot by ICE agent

Governor Tim Walz said he was prepared to deploy the National Guard and expressed outrage over the shootingWhen a federal agent shot and killed a woman during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the Guardian was nearby, shadowing observers who have trained for months to monitor and respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the state.ICE vehicles, unmarked, lined the street, and yellow police tape cordoned off the area in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Dozens of protesters and community members were seen on the snowy street, shouting at ICE agents and at the local police. More agents arrived amid the chaos. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Family favourite restaurant chain is running out of time to stop collapse as 20 locations face closure

THE company behind a family favourite restaurant chain has filed its third notice to line up administrators as it seeks a more secure rescue deal. Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays’ UK operations, is finalising an insolvency plan which could come as soon as next week. The firm filed a notice of...

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2 w. ago Tesla killer BYD sees record breaking sales results in the UK

Chinese car giant BYD has cemented itself in the UK as the biggest seller of 'electrified' vehicles It sold more EVs and plug-in hybrids than any other brand. Globally BYD outsold Tesla in EVs.

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2 w. ago Labour tax hikes blamed for collapse of TWO high street chains

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) collapsed putting a combined 2,500 jobs at risk amid 'extremely challenging' conditions on the high street.

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2 w. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration: 2,500 jobs at risk

A spokesperson for the owner said: 'This has been a very tough decision. We have worked intensively in an effort to save both businesses.'

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2 w. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration

It will mean 1,355 employees in the UK and Ireland at 154 Claire’s shops will be put at risk, and 1,220 staff across 140 TOFS’ stores.

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2 w. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop in administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Both chains were restructured and bought by Modella Capital last year, which has now started insolvency proceedings.

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2 w. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop collapse into administration with 2,500 jobs at risk

Owner Modella Capital said it had been a ‘very tough decision’

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Two major high street chains have collapsed into administration, putting 2,500 jobs at risk - this is a breaking story

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2 w. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk, after their owner reported 'an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall'

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2 w. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk

Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both chains, saying trading is ‘extremely challenging’The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are on the brink of administration, putting 2,550 jobs at risk.Both chains are owned by Modella Capital, a private equity firm, which recently bought the high street arm of WH Smith – renamed TG Jones. Modella said in a statement that the climate on UK high streets was “extremely challenging” and data suggested “an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall”. Continue reading...

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