Month: June 2020
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Jun- 2020 -15 JuneCoronavirus
Retailers to suffer for ‘some time to come’, says BRC
Footfall across the UK tumbled by 81.6% in May, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that retailers may…
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12 JuneTips
Why are brick-and-mortar stores still important for retail
Many people believe that using e-commerce websites is the key to having a future in retail. Without having to leave…
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12 JuneEconomy
UK GDP slumps over 20% in April as full impact of Covid-19 is felt
GDP slumped by 20.4% in April 2020, following a fall of 5.8% in March, according to the latest figures from…
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12 JuneCoronavirus
Curry’s PC World to reopen 131 stores as ‘tech help hubs’
Currys PC World has unveiled plans for a phased reopening of 131 of its stores from next week, initially opening…
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12 JuneCoronavirus
The Works aims to reopen 465 stores next week
The Works has announced it is aiming to reopen 465 stores across England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland…
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12 JuneCoronavirus
Poundstretcher faces CVA, 5,500 jobs at risk
Poundstretcher is facing a risk of closure across the majority of its estate, following news it is launching a CVA…
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11 JuneAdvice
Beat the business lockdown blues with these four quick brand creation steps
The ‘New Normal’ that everyone is talking about doesn’t look like it’s going to be up and running for a…
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11 JuneAdvice
How smart retailers are pivoting to meet the demands of consumers today
‘Hoarding’ may be the term most associated with Covid-19 consumerism, but beyond toilet paper and soap, consumer buying behavior has…
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11 JuneEconomy
Majority of SMEs believe UK is headed for deep recession post-pandemic
Almost seven in 10 (69%) small business owners believe the UK is heading for a deep recession following the coronavirus…
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11 JunePeople Moves
CBI names Tony Danker as its next director-general
The CBI has announced that Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, who is stepping down as director-general in November, will be succeeded by…
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