High street giant New Look has introduced a £1.99 postal return charge for its shoppers, and some fans of the fashion retailer aren’t happy. New Look has followed in the footsteps of Next, Boohoo and Zara with the change. As part of a trial, New Look has started charging shoppers …
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Read More »Royal Mail investors to meet union bosses
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Read More »Temple Bar Investment Trust delivers 76% return under new managers
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