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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.

July footfall bolstered by hospitality reopening

Footfall in retail destinations across the UK was down by 39.4% in July, according to the…

River Island considering CVA as Covid-19 hits sales

Fashion retailer River Island is reportedly considering a CVA proposal as it attempts to…

Dixons Carphone to axe 800 jobs

Dixons Carphone is set to axe 800 management roles in a bid to restructure and streamline…

Apple seeking 50% rent cuts despite positive Covid performance

Tech giant Apple is reportedly seeking rent reductions of up to 50% from landlords despite…

Hobbycraft reports 200% increase in online sales amid lockdown

Hobbycraft has reported a 200% increase in like-for-like online sales in its FY results as…

Hammerson taps investors for cash

Hammerson has confirmed that it is holding advanced discussions regarding a possible…

ScS reports ‘strong’ growth in lockdown-sales

Furniture retailer ScS has said trading has been “very strong” both in-store and online,…

Consumer anxiety halves in June

The number of consumers comfortable about returning to shops almost doubled from May to…

Retail sales boosted in June

The volume of retail sales rose by 13.9% in June against May figures, as non-food and fuel…

Brits spend £40bn during lockdown

Consumers spent £40.6bn on dispensable or luxury items during lockdown, according to the…