Pandemic

Temperature checking employees – don’t get your fingers burnt in an employment tribunal

As lockdown eases, retailers are looking closely at sensible practical measures that they can implement to help minimise the risk…

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Allsaints launches CVA proposal

Clothing retailer Allsaints has revealed the launch of a CVA proposal that aims to restructure both its UK and US…

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Long Tall Sally to cease trading after 45 years

Womens fashion retailer Long Tall Sally is to cease trading after nearly 45 years. In a statement released on its…

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The need for speed – How retailers can respond to consumers’ ‘mobile-first’ behaviour

The retail landscape has been altered beyond all recognition in the light of COVID. The fact that things won’t go…

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The Retail Mutual launches #OpenForBusiness campaign to support independents

The Retail Mutual has launched a social media campaign to support independent businesses, after non-essential retailers were permitted to reopen…

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Forever 21 re-enters UK market with new online store

Forever 21 has re-entered the UK market following its administration last year, with the launch of a new online store.…

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Debenhams opens 38 more stores following ‘successful’ Monday reopening

Department store chain Debenhams has announced it will reopen a further 38 stores in England, following the “successful reopening” of…

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Boohoo snaps up Oasis and Warehouse 

Boohoo has acquired the online businesses of Oasis and Warehouse, following a £5.25m cash transaction with Hilco Capital Limited.  The…

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Covid-19 to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce in 2020

The surge in online shopping caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce sales this…

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Joules predicts £3m loss after pandemic hit

Fashion retailer Joules has predicted an underlying loss for its 2020 financial year of between £2m and £3m attributed to…

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