1. Primark sales slide as bad weather hits shopper numbers
Primark's like-for-like sales went into reverse in the second half of its financial year, while parent ABF also signalled lower-than-expected sugar profits.
2. Topshop to relaunch after ASOS sells majority stake to Danish clothing group
The Topshop and Topman brands will be controlled by Heartland, the holding company of Danish multinational clothing business Bestseller.
3. FTSE 100 wobbles between red and green
London's blue chips bounced between positive and negative territory on Thursday.
4. Royal Mail must improve delivery service as Ofcom consults on 2nd class letter cut
The watchdog suggested it was moving towards second-class letters being delivered within three working days but not on Saturdays.
5. Oasis ticketing agent Ticketmaster hit with probe into price hikes
The Competition and Markets Authority said its investigation will consider whether Ticketmaster engaged in unfair commercial practices.
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