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Apr- 2021 -27 April
Consumer confidence rises due to ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
During the first three months of 2021, consumer confidence saw a record quarterly rise thanks to the government’s “roadmap” out…
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27 April
Waitrose announces two-year Deliveroo partnership
Waitrose has announced a two-year partnership with Deliveroo, following a successful trial period between the two groups. The deal will…
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27 April
Sky opens largest store to date
Sky has announced the opening of its largest store to date at the Trinity leisure destination in Leeds. The new…
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27 April
Waitrose sees picnic sales up 213% as restrictions ease
Waitrose has reported a “record” rise in sales of picnic and food items, with sales up 213% compared to the…
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26 April
Former Sainsbury’s CEO joins the Snappy Group
The Snappy Group, an e-commerce grocery and hospitality technology company, has named former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King as a…
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26 April
John Lewis Partnership to donate £1m to over 1,000 local charities
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will donate over £1m this summer to more than 1,000 local charities…
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26 April
Poundland owner confirms Polish IPO
Poundland owner, Pepco Group, has confirmed plans to go ahead with a listing on the Polish stock market that could…
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26 April
Gousto reaches first year of profitability since launch
Recipe box provider Gousto has welcomed “record” sales for 2020, up 129% to £189m. Meanwhile, underlying EBITDA was £18.2m, up…
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26 April
Boohoo considers linking exec bonuses to ESG goals
Boohoo has told the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) that it is exploring the possibility of linking senior executive bonuses to…
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26 April
Ex-Post Office chief exits Morrisons and Dunelm boards
Paula Vennells, the ex-chief of the Post Office, has announced she is leaving the board of Morrisons and Dunelm –…
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