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Jun- 2020 -18 June
Allsaints launches CVA proposal
Clothing retailer Allsaints has revealed the launch of a CVA proposal that aims to restructure both its UK and US…
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18 June
Long Tall Sally to cease trading after 45 years
Womens fashion retailer Long Tall Sally is to cease trading after nearly 45 years. In a statement released on its…
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18 June
Tesco offloads Polish arm
Tesco has confirmed the offload of its Polish business through its sale to Salling Group A/S. The transaction includes the…
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18 June
Supreme Court rules against Mastercard and Visa in interchange fees battle
Visa and Mastercard could be set to pay billions in compensation to some of the UK’s top retailers following a…
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17 June
The Retail Mutual launches #OpenForBusiness campaign to support independents
The Retail Mutual has launched a social media campaign to support independent businesses, after non-essential retailers were permitted to reopen…
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17 June
Forever 21 re-enters UK market with new online store
Forever 21 has re-entered the UK market following its administration last year, with the launch of a new online store.…
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17 June
Debenhams opens 38 more stores following ‘successful’ Monday reopening
Department store chain Debenhams has announced it will reopen a further 38 stores in England, following the “successful reopening” of…
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17 June
Boohoo snaps up Oasis and Warehouse
Boohoo has acquired the online businesses of Oasis and Warehouse, following a £5.25m cash transaction with Hilco Capital Limited. The…
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16 June
Covid-19 to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce in 2020
The surge in online shopping caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce sales this…
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16 June
Footfall up 41% yesterday morning as shoppers returned to high streets
Retail footfall across high streets, shopping centres and retail parks in England increased by 41.7% yesterday morning (15 June) in…
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