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Jul- 2020 -6 July
NCA confirms probe into Boohoo working conditions
The National Crime Agency has confirmed it is investigating fashion retailer Boohoo following allegations of poor working conditions in a…
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6 July
Over 24,000 retail jobs lost in first half of 2020
Almost 24,348 jobs have been scrapped in the first six months of the year at large retailers which have fallen…
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6 July
Tesco demands large supplier discounts as it preps for ‘price war’
Big Four Grocer Tesco has reportedly demanded discounts of up to 50% from suppliers as it prepares for a price…
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6 July
Morrisons appoints Jeremy Townseand as non-exec director
Morrisons has announced the appointment of Jeremy Townsend as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Townsend will also be appointed…
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6 July
Boohoo to investigate illegal practices at factory
Boohoo has responded to allegations of slavery and poor working conditions after a Sunday Times exposé highlighted the conditions at…
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3 July
Consumer confidence increases in June
GfK’s fourth Covid-19 flash report has revealed Consumer Confidence Index increased by three points to -27 over the past two…
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3 July
Boohoo denies it ‘puts workers at risk’
Online clothing retailer Boohoo has defended its business practices against accusations that it was putting workers at factories in Leicester…
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3 July
Landsec welcomes ‘encouraging’ return of footfall
Landsec has announced that its shopping centres, outlets and retail parks have welcomed “encouraging” levels of footfall since their reopening…
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3 July
Shoe Zone appoints Peter Foot as finance director
Shoe Zone has announced the appointment of Peter Foot as finance director, effective 6 July 2020. Foot will replace Jonathan…
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2 July
Casual Dining Group falls into administration
The owner of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, Casual Dining Group, has fallen into administration. According to a report by…
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