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Jun- 2024 -11 June
Today’s news in brief-11/6/24
One in three Asda staff have reported being attacked at work, according to a survey conducted by the GMB union. The poll of nearly 1,000 Asda employees revealed incidents of being stabbed, punched, threatened with syringes, and other violent acts, including delivery drivers being chased by cars and confronted by…
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11 June
Lidl announces third pay rise in 12 months
Lidl GB has announced that it is increasing pay for hourly-paid workers to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, employees will see entry level pay rise to £13.65, up from £13.55. The new base rates equal “the best hourly pay” in the sector and…
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11 June
One in three Asda staff attacked at work, GMB finds
One in three Asda staff have stated that they have been attacked at work, according to a new survey from the GMB union. The survey includes reports of workers being stabbed, punched and threatened with syringes. The poll of almost 1000 Asda workers found that staff had been spat at,…
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11 June
Sainsbury’s cuts plastic waste by almost 700 tonnes
Sainsbury’s is set to save 694 tonnes of plastic a year thanks to the introduction of a number of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish lines. All own-brand salmon fillet trays are switching to pulp cardboard instead of plastic, a UK retailer first, which will result in 70%…
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11 June
White Stuff to launch wholesale arm in the US
White Stuff will be officially launching in the US this summer as part of its international expansion plans to double the size of its wholesale business over the next four years. The fashion retailer’s entrance into the US will be through several wholesale partners in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin…
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11 June
Gunwharf Quays’ second phase of development receives greenlight
Planning permission for the second phase of Landsec’s £45m investment in Gunwharf Quays has been granted by Portsmouth City Council. The works will aim to give visitors an improved full day out experience at the waterfront outlet shopping destination. The new phase of the investment will focus on Marlborough Square,…
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11 June
Battersea Power Station appoints new CEO
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), the Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station, has appointed Donagh (‘Don’) O’Sullivan, as CEO, commencing Tuesday 18 June 2024. As CEO, O’Sullivan will lead the continued development of the former industrial brownfield site following the restoration and public opening…
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11 June
Mango appoints Mango Home director amid homeware expansion
Mango is strengthening its homeware line with the appointment of Nuria Font as the new director of Mango Home. Font, who was previously director of Mango’s Wholesale Department, will begin overseeing the homeware line this month. She began her career as an auditor at KPMG. In 2006, she joined Mango…
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10 June
Today’s news in brief-10/6/24
Labour has pledged to overhaul the business rates system if it wins the upcoming general election. The party aims to create a fairer system that supports small businesses and high streets while ensuring that large multinationals and tech companies pay their fair share. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the need…
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10 June
Alo Yoga to open new store in Covent Garden
Alo Yoga, the luxury activewear brand, has selected Covent Garden as the UK location for a new store. The lifestyle brand is set to open its 5,000 sq ft anchor unit at the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street, a gateway to Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. Alo Yoga’s…
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