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High Street
Pret a Manger staff to consider strike action over pay cuts
Pret a Manger staff are reportedly considering strike action after the temporary reduction in pay they suffered during the lockdown…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons gives CD&R more time to launch rival offer
Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R) has been given more time to launch a rival offer for Morrisons. The supermarket asked…
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How can etailers prevent fraud without impacting on the customer journey?
Over the last couple of years there’s been a huge growth in online sales. Not long ago the Office for…
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Online & Digital
Alibaba revenues fail to meet analysts’ expectations
Alibaba has reported revenues of ¥180.24bn (£20bn) for the three months to June 30, an increase of 34% from the…
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Why the coming economic boom will be bigger than we think
The world has been turned upside down in the past 18 months, making predictions a tougher game than ever. Economists…
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Department Stores
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group pens letter urging MPs for Debenhams probe
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has reportedly sent a letter to parliament urging them to launch an independent investigation into Debenhams’…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons’ largest shareholder ‘not inclined’ to back £6.3bn Fortress offer
Morrison’s largest shareholder Silcherster has said it is “not inclined” to support the £6.3bn takeover that has been accepted by…
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Coronavirus
Footfall rises 3.3% but ‘pingdemic’ slows growth
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 3.3% last week from the week before, however the hot weather and cautiousness…
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Department Stores
Selfridges up for sale as Weston family begins £4bn auction process
The Weston family, the owner of Selfridges, has reportedly started a formal auction process to find a buyer for the…
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Coronavirus
Retail shop staff not included on self-isolation exemption list
Retail shop workers have not been included as one of the 16 key sectors on the government’s list allowed to…
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