Pandemic

Retail sales boosted in June

The volume of retail sales rose by 13.9% in June against May figures, as non-food and fuel stores continued their…

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Ensuring digital accessibility is part of the retail journey

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation has been one of the most remarkable aspects of the global response to the…

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Tapestry CEO resigns after company launches investigation

Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has announced its chairman and CEO Jide Zeitlin, has…

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Turn high streets into housing hubs, says think-tank

High street units left unoccupied in the wake of the pandemic should be converted into “hundreds of thousands” of new…

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Post-lockdown: keeping business afloat

Lawyers predict that 1 in 10 SMEs is set to collapse post-lockdown. This harsh reality means burying heads in sand…

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How ESG will help retailers survive the pandemic

With lockdowns slowly lifting again and more consumers coming out of their homes after months in isolation, the conditions have…

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John Lewis extends Co-op partnership

John Lewis has announced plans to extend its click-and-collect delivery partnership with the Co-op to over 500 stores by the…

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BFC calls on government support of fashion industry

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has called on the government to provide more support for Britain’s fashion industry in the…

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Intu the unknown: The future of the shopping centre

Saddled with unsustainable levels of debt and lacking rental income over the past two quarters due to Covid-19 restrictions, Intu…

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Asos to consider legal action against Leicester supplier

Asos is reportedly considering legal action against a Leicester supplier after it was found to be in breach of its…

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