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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Dec- 2020 -14 December
Tesco appoints Karen Whitworth to board
Tesco has announced that Karen Whitworth will be joining its board as a non-executive director. The appointment will take effect…
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14 December
French Connection secures $6.5m in additional funding
French Connection has announced it has secured $6.5m (£4.9m) in additional funding, as part of its latest trading update. The…
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14 December
US group eyes Arcadia and Debenhams takeover
Authentic Brands, the US owner of New York department store brand Barneys, is reportedly eyeing a double takeover of Debenhams…
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14 December
No need to panic buy before Brexit, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged members of the public to refrain from stockpiling food before Britain leaves the…
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11 December
Sainsbury’s creates 12,000 seasonal jobs
Sainsbury’s has announced its created 12,000 seasonal roles and increased its digital offer to help cope with the peak Christmas…
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11 December
Administrators place £200m price tag on Topshop
Administrators for Arcadia are reportedly seeking a price tag of £200m for the firm’s Topshop brand and are looking to…
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11 December
No-Deal Brexit could see UK face £3bn tariff ‘bombshell’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that UK supermarkets and their customers could face a £3.1bn tariff “bombshell” on…
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11 December
McColl’s revenue tops £1.25bn despite store closures
McColl’s revenue has increased by 2.3% to £1.25bn this year in light of “strong demand” during the pandemic, according to…
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10 December
Global retail industry deals total $26.98bn in Q3
Total retail industry deals for Q3 2020 worth $26.98bn (£20.2bn) were announced globally, according to the latest figures from GlobalData’s…
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10 December
Tesco warns of Brexit impact on food and prices
Tesco has warned that shoppers could face temporary shortages on fresh produce and higher prices if the UK fails to…
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