Pandemic

Next set for Victoria’s Secret UK takeover

Next has reportedly agreed an outline deal to acquire the UK arm of Victoria’s Secret, fending off competition from Marks…

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Asos reports 10% sales rise during lockdown

Online fashion retailer Asos has reported a 10% increase in group sales to £1.01bn amid the Covid-19 pandemic and has…

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Dunelm sales down despite online boom

Dunelm has revealed its total sales were down by 28.6% in its fourth quarter of trading.  In the quarter ended…

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AO World reports ‘strong demand’ as revenues rise

AO World said it has experienced “strong demand” during the coronavirus pandemic, reporting a 20.3% increase in revenues to £901.6m,…

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Usdaw ‘disappointed’ PM fails to back shop worker protection law

Retail trade union Usdaw has criticised the prime minister for failing to back a new law to protect shop workers…

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Boots set to slash 4,000 jobs

Boots is reportedly set to slash almost 4,000 roles as it seeks to restructure its head office and store teams.…

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John Lewis shutters eight stores, 1,300 jobs at risk

John Lewis has confirmed it will not be reopening eight sites across the UK, and will now enter into consultation…

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H&M to close 170 stores worldwide

H&M has announced plans to close 170 of its stores worldwide after increasing the pace of the closures due to…

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Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers

The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office…

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Halfords cycling sales soar during lockdown

Halfords has reported a surge in sales for cycling related products and services during the Covid-19 lockdown in its preliminary…

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