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M&S sees clothing sales slip during festive period

Sales at Marks and Spencer’s retail and home department fell by 25.1% over the holiday period. In a post-Christmas trading…

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Boots’ parent company reports strong Q1 trading

Walgreen Boots, the parent company of Boots, has reported its first quarter trading has exceeded expectations after it was buoyed…

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The year ahead in retail: An expert panel discussion

It’s been an unusual year to say the least, particularly in the retail sector. Some retailers have struggled as a…

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How retailers can build a strong digital presence

Despite the announcement of a COVID vaccine last week, it’s clear that consumers’ shopping habits won’t be returning to ‘normal’…

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Online grocery sales double over festive period

The online share of grocery sales at UK supermarkets has doubled to 12.5% in the four weeks ending 26 December…

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Travis Perkins appoints new chair

Travis Perkins, the home improvement retailer, has announced the appointment of Jasmine Whitbread as its new chair. Whitbread is set…

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Chancellor unveils £4.6bn in new lockdown grants

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the chancellor…

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Next reports better than expected Christmas sales

Fashion retailer Next has revealed its sales in the nine weeks to 26 December were down 1.1% on last year,…

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Morrisons welcomes ‘strong’ festive trading

Morrisons has welcomed “strong” sales over the Christmas and New Year period, with group like-for-like sales rising to 9.3% over…

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Edinburgh Woollen Mill owes creditors over £190m

Philip Day’s Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) owes a reported £192m to its unsecured creditors, according to Drapers. A report from…

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