Office
This coverage examines Office’s strategy, operations, and role within the UK footwear retail sector. Reporting highlights store performance, online initiatives, product trends, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership decisions. Focused on commercial outcomes and brand positioning, it offers insights for retail professionals managing footwear, fashion, and multi-channel retail businesses.
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Jun- 2021 -16 JuneEconomy
UK inflation hits 2.1% as clothing prices rise
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.1% in May, up from 1.5% in April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This increase has been fuelled by an increase in consumer spending as the British public comes out of lockdown. Meanwhile, clothing prices jumped by…
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May- 2021 -19 MayEconomy
UK inflation rate doubles for April
The UK’s annual inflation rate has more than doubled in April 2021, according to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This represents a rise of 1.5% for the month from 0.7% in March, with an increase in energy and clothing costs driving prices higher. Furthermore, this has…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilPeople Moves
Ex-Post Office chief exits Morrisons and Dunelm boards
Paula Vennells, the ex-chief of the Post Office, has announced she is leaving the board of Morrisons and Dunelm – after the High Court cleared the name of 39 post office workers who were falsely accused of accounting fraud, due to failure in the company’s security system. Vennells, who is…
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23 AprilCoronavirus
Retail sales continue recovery in March
Retail sales volumes continued to witness recovery in March, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The latest figures reflect the effect of the easing of coronavirus restrictions on consumer spending, with sales 1.6% higher than February…
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21 AprilNews
UK inflation rises to 0.7% in March
Rising fuel, clothing and transport helped UK inflation rise to 0.7% in the 12 months to March, up from 0.4% recorded in February. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the largest upward contribution to the CPIH 12-month inflation rate came from transport (0.44 percentage…
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19 AprilHigh Street
The ASC launches ‘ShopKind’ campaign to target shopworker abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ASC) has launched a new campaign urging the public to “ShopKind” as the reopening of more stores and shops across the country gets underway. The news follows reports of abuse and violence towards shopworkers growing to at least 400 incidents daily. The campaign is backed…
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6 AprilAdvice
Offering a positive returns experience for retail consumers
Returns are a well-known pain point for retailers. Today returns are being exasperated by online purchases where vetting product quality is notoriously difficult. This means people are buying multiple items of similar descriptions to check the quality before returning those which aren’t up to scratch. Although this may seem like…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchClothing & Shoes
Fat Face reveals it was a victim of a cyber attack
Fat Face has revealed it was the subject of an IT hack on 17 January 2021, where it is believed an “unauthorised third party” accessed staff and customer information. The retailer said following an “exercise involving data analysis and categorisation”, it is now contacting a select number of employees, former…
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23 MarchEconomy
Gov to create hubs to boost international trade
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced the creation of four new trade and investment hubs which will channel the economic benefits of international trade directly into Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the North of England. The trade hubs in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and a new site in Darlington,…
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12 MarchEconomy
UK GDP shrinks 2.9% amid January lockdown
Monthly GDP fell by 2.9% in January as a national lockdown proved to impact economic activity, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. Figures released show that January’s GDP was 9.0% below the levels seen in February 2020, and 4.0% below October 2020 – the “initial recovery…
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