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Poundstretcher receives High Court approval for restructuring plan

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Poundstretcher receives High Court approval for restructuring plan

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Frasers Group launches all cash takeover bid for Accent Group

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus covers the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK retail industry. This section explores how retailers have adapted to shifts in consumer behaviour, operational disruption, and regulatory change. Retail Sector’s Coronavirus coverage includes news, analysis, and commentary on supply chain challenges, workforce management, financial recovery, and digital transformation, providing retail professionals with insight into how the sector continues to rebuild and evolve in the wake of the pandemic.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus covers the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK retail industry. This section explores how retailers have adapted to shifts in consumer behaviour, operational disruption, and regulatory change. Retail Sector’s Coronavirus coverage includes news, analysis, and commentary on supply chain challenges, workforce management, financial recovery, and digital transformation, providing retail professionals with insight into how the sector continues to rebuild and evolve in the wake of the pandemic.

Covid forcing 4 in 10 SMEs to put sale plans on hold

Covid forcing 4 in 10 SMEs to put sale plans on hold

SMEs across the UK have had to “tear up” business succession plans due to Covid-19 with four…
2020-09-16
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Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for government support

Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for government support

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s backing for targeted government support…
2020-09-16
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Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July

Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July

The rate of unemployment in the UK increased 0.2% to 4.1% in the two months to July 2020,…
2020-09-15
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Insolvent companies cost taxpayers £250m 

Insolvent companies cost taxpayers £250m 

Insolvent companies that were unable to pay their debts in the first six months of 2020 have…
2020-09-14
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Businesses hit by local lockdowns to receive grants

Businesses hit by local lockdowns to receive grants

Businesses in England that are required to shut due to local lockdowns will now be able to…
2020-09-11
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Government launches new ‘bounce back’ plan for retailers

Government launches new ‘bounce back’ plan for retailers

A new series of measures has been announced by the UK Government to support businesses in…
2020-09-10
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Majority of UK consumers change their shopping habits during lockdown

Majority of UK consumers change their shopping habits during lockdown

A study by online market vendor Capterra has revealed how consumers’ shopping habits…
2020-09-09
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Up to £3.5bn furlough claims fraudulent, says HMRC

Up to £3.5bn furlough claims fraudulent, says HMRC

Up to £3.5bn in payments from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme may have been claimed…
2020-09-08
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60% of mid-sized businesses plan redundancies, BDO finds

60% of mid-sized businesses plan redundancies, BDO finds

More than half (60%) of the UK’s medium-sized businesses are planning redundancies as a…
2020-09-07
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Shop prices fall in August

Shop Prices fell by 1.6% in August compared to a decrease of 1.3% in July, according to new…
2020-09-03
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