National Living Wage
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Jul- 2020 -13 JulyClothing & Shoes
Quiz suspends supplier over non-compliance allegations
Fashion retailer Quiz has said it is “extremely concerned” following allegations of non-compliance with National Living Wage requirements in a…
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Mar- 2020 -27 MarchCoronavirus
What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS
HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…
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Feb- 2020 -3 FebruarySupermarkets
Iceland launches trial to reduce plastic packaging by 93%
Iceland has revealed it will be reducing plastic packaging by 93% across its range of fresh produce. The trial launched…
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Jan- 2020 -27 JanuarySupermarkets
Iceland launches review of its management structure
Frozen food retailer Iceland has confirmed it has launched a review of its management structure, but has denied that any…
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Jul- 2019 -10 JulyAdvice
The impact of Brexit on the UK retail market
It’s no secret that the UK retail sector is facing a serious crisis, with the demise of several vendors including…
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Jun- 2019 -14 JuneSupermarkets
Iceland earnings down 8.7% following ‘disappointing’ first half
Frozen food supermarket Iceland has reported an 8.7% drop in adjusted EBITDA to £140.1m, down £13.4m, for the year ending…
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Apr- 2019 -8 AprilClothing & Shoes
Ann Summers calls in advisers after £3.3m loss
Lingerie retailer, Ann Summers, has announced it has appointed a property adviser in order to help with rent reductions, after…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuarySupply Chain
Lidl opens 13th and largest UK distribution centre
Lidl UK has announced the opening of its 13th and largest Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Doncaster. The warehouse, which…
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Dec- 2018 -3 DecemberHigh Street
McColl’s posts second profit warning amid ‘unprecedented supply chain disruption’
Convenience retailer McColl’s has announced that full-year profits are to come in below expectations as a result of “unprecedented supply…
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Sep- 2018 -24 SeptemberGovernment
Retail found to have second highest number of underpaid staff
The retail sector was estimated to have the second highest number of staff who were paid less than minimum wage,…
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