Leicester
This coverage explores developments in Leicester relevant to the UK retail industry, with a focus on the city’s retail economy, store openings and closures, supply chain issues, and workforce matters. Reporting highlights how local events and trends — including labour practices, factory conditions, and community initiatives — shape retail operations and brand strategies. Designed for executives, managers, and professionals assessing market conditions and ethical considerations in Leicester’s retail landscape.
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Apr- 2021 -9 AprilClothing & Shoes
Boohoo continues expansion with new warehouse deal
Boohoo has announced that following an exchange of contracts, it has agreed a long-term lease for a new warehouse in Daventry, in a bid to fuel further growth for the group. The site is due to become operational in the second quarter of the retailer’s financial year, and forms part…
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6 AprilProperty
Hammerson scales back Dublin retail development plans
Hammerson has reportedly scaled back its retail plans for its new development at Dublin Central, instead switching its focus towards office and Residential units. According to the Sunday Times, Hammerson has decided to reduce the size of the development’s retail space from 23,500 sqm to just 6,000 sqm. The retail…
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Mar- 2021 -25 MarchClothing & Shoes
Boohoo cuts ties with number of suppliers
Boohoo has published details of its UK manufacturers and new sustainability strategy, marking a key milestone in the group’s ‘Agenda for Change’ programme, whilst noting it has cut ties with a number of suppliers that did not meet its transparency targets. The group confirmed that it has ceased doing business…
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16 MarchDepartment Stores
Hammerson to redevelop Debenhams store into new homes
Hammerson has announced it has submitted plans to Leicester City Council to redevelop the former Debenhams store within the shopping centre Highcross into new homes for rent. The development would see the former Debenhams department store which has been an “integral part of the city’s core” since its opening in…
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5 MarchOnline & Digital
MPs call on Boohoo to link bonuses to workers’ rights
Boohoo’s chairman, Mahmud Kamani has once again been called on by MPs to improve working conditions for its employees and operate in a more environmentally sustainable manner. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has written to Kamani urging for the head to link its bonus scheme for senior executives -which is worth…
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Feb- 2021 -15 FebruarySupermarkets
Asda to donate £2m to help fund apprenticeships
Asda has announced that in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, it will donate £2m to small businesses to help fund around 400 apprenticeships in local communities across the country. The grocer has “opted” to transfer a portion of its annual funds to pay for apprentices to train in small businesses,…
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9 FebruaryCoronavirus Featured Content
How the fashion industry can survive and thrive post-lockdown
Back when the effects of the coronavirus pandemic first hit in March 2020, everyone seemed to expect the worst for both physical and online retail. Fast forward to 2021 and initial predictions for online retail could not have been more wrong. Propelled primarily by a surge in demand for makeup…
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Jan- 2021 -14 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Boohoo raises guidance as revenue soars
Boohoo has welcomed a period of “strong” trading towards the end of last year, with revenue soaring by 40% to £661m in the four months ended 31 December 2020. In light of this trading performance, it now expects group revenue growth for the financial year to 28 February 2021 to…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberOnline & Digital
Boohoo appoints new auditor after PwC departure
Boohoo has announced that it has appointed PKF Littlejohn as the group’s new auditor, with immediate effect. PKF Littlejohn will replace PwC, who resigned from the role of Boohoo’s auditor in October. Prior to its resignation, PwC had worked as the fast fashion company’s auditor since its inception, back in…
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18 DecemberNews
Boohoo executives pledge to ‘fix things’ following scandal
Boohoo executives have reiterated their intentions to “fix things” at the company after a series of allegations over workers’ pay and conditions came to light earlier this year. The fashion retailer’s co-founder, Mahmud Kamani, told the BBC he wanted to “make everything better” following the allegations. It comes as an…
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