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Retailers welcome proposed tougher sentencing for shopworker abuse

The retail industry has welcomed proposed changes put forward by the government that would see tougher sentencing for those that…

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Card costs could soar £150m a year, BRC warns

Retailers in the UK and the EEA could now face an estimated £150m a year cost increase to accept cross-border…

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Supply chain issues to last until 2023, APB warns

Supply chain issues could continue into 2023, the chief executive of the Association of British Ports (APB) has warned.  According…

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Retail and Hospitality leaders sign UK soy manifesto

UK industry leaders from 27 major businesses, including all of the biggest UK grocery retailers – Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose,…

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Post-pandemic future is looking bright for UK high Streets

Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns regarding the future of the high street. Now that social distancing restrictions have…

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£1.2bn to be spent in West End this Christmas, says NWEC

Despite a “strong recovery in footfall”, West End retailers are facing a “challenging festive period” due to the continued absence…

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Depop confirms climate neutral status

Depop has announced it has been certified as a climate neutral company for the first time by climate solutions provider…

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BPF calls for intervention to bring forward £8.5bn high street boost

The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for “immediate intervention” to bring forward an £8.5bn boost for UK high streets…

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Asda to hold walk-in flu jab clinics

Asda has announced the launch of dedicated walk-in flu jab clinics in Asda Pharmacies, taking place from Thursday 21 to…

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IKEA UK joins sustainability partnership

IKEA UK has announced a new partnership with climate solutions charity, Ashden, for the ‘Let’s Go Zero initiative’, a coalition…

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