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Profits at Leicestershire headquartered homewares giant Dunelm dropped by a sixth in the second half of last year, partly due to inflationary pressures. The business reported pre-tax profits of £117.4 million for the half year, down from £140.8 million a year before. That came despite its sales rising 5 per cent to £835 for the

The Poundstretcher discount chain has announced a 10% pay rise for its store workers following a similar rise just over a year ago. The business – which recently came out of a Compulsory Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) – said it would give almost 4,000 employees the pay increase from April 1. It applies to anyone who