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Denby Pottery Ends 217 Years of UK Production as Derbyshire Kilns Go Cold

Administrators closed the Derbyshire factory after rescue bids failed and rising energy and labour costs squeezed the business.

Kodi Signs Deal to Acquire Mäc Geiz, Closing Expected Within Weeks

Closing-Down Signs Go Up at Russell & Bromley Stores After Next Buyout

Reports Say Next in Talks to Buy Russell & Bromley Brand, With 37 Stores at Risk

Paris Council Backs Plan to Position City to Buy BHV Building as SGM Deadline Nears

Ames Watson Buys Claire’s for $140 Million as Lease Deals Position Up to 950 Stores to Stay Open

Claire’s Strikes Deal to Sell Most North American Business to Ames Watson

Next Buys Princess of Wales’ Favoured Maternity Brand for £600,000

WH Smith Completes £40 Million Sale of High Street Arm to Modella Capital

Ruby Liu Takes Keys to First Former Hudson’s Bay Store

Michaels Acquires Joann’s Private Labels and Expands Fabric, Sewing and Yarn Offerings

Topshop to Return to UK High Street with Autumn Partner-Run Stores and New Website

WH Smith Sells High Street Stores, Ending 233-Year Presence

Dollar Tree Acquires 170 99 Cents Only Stores for Western Expansion

The Body Shop to Close Nearly Half of UK Stores and Cut Hundreds of Jobs