Patrick O'Donnell
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Economy
UK retail sales jump 13.1% in June
Total retail sales in the UK increased by 13.1% in June, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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Economy
Footfall flatlines in June
Footfall from shoppers in the UK plateaued despite social distancing restrictions remaining largely the same, according to new data from…
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Department Stores
Retailers team-up for campaign to tackle climate change
A group of retailers, including Kingfisher, Walmart, H&M Group and Ikea owners Ingka Group, have announced the launch of a…
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Technology
ITV set to launch shoppable TV
ITV has announced it is preparing to launch shoppable TV, which will allow viewers to discover and purchase items from…
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Economy
BRC report highlights chargeback ‘struggles’ for retailers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a report which highlights the ongoing chargeback “struggles” affecting retailers in the UK.
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Supermarkets
M&S launches 25p banana bundles to reduce waste
Marks and Spencer has announced the launch of its new banana waste reduction scheme.
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Supermarkets
Morrisons set for bidding war after accepting £6.3bn offer
Rivalling private equity firms are reportedly preparing to engage in a bidding war for Morrisons after it accepted £6.3bn takeover…
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High Street
Boots owner posts strong Q3 results
Walgreens Boots Alliance, the owner of pharmacy retailer Boots UK, has reported a strong showing in its third financial quarter,…
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Clothing & Shoes
JD Sports raises full-year outlook to £550m
JD Sports has increased its full-year profit outlook to “no less than” £550m, compared to £324m the previous year, after…
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Clothing & Shoes
Gap to close all UK and Ireland stores
Gap has announced plans to close all 81 of its UK and Ireland stores following a strategic review of its…
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