Pandemic

Dobbies reopens 54 UK sites amid Covid-19 pandemic

Garden centre chain Dobbies is to reopen all of 54 of its UK sites today (13 May 2020), following government…

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The impact of extended returns policies for retailers and customers

Many retailers have announced that they will be extending their returns policies to help customers adapt to the current situation.…

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AO expects full year revenues will be in line with expectations

Online electricals retailer AO World has said that it expects its full-year revenues and adjusted EBITDA to fall within the…

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Morrisons sales rise in ‘volatile’ quarter

Morrisons has revealed that trading in the first quarter of 2020 was “volatile” in light of the ongoing pandemic, despite…

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Garment Workers – What to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic shift to our daily and professional lives, leaving no one unaffected. Many…

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Mike Ashley and Peter Cowgill in race to acquire Office

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley and JD Sports owner Peter Cowgill have both been revealed as bidders for footwear retailer…

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From dark store to hybrid store – adapting to a new world order

It’s safe to say the embattled UK high street had a rocky start to the year, with a reported 18,248…

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Trouble ahead for retail vacancy rates, warns BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Local Data Company has said the new BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor has revealed that the…

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Zalando anticipates FY sales growth of 10% to 20%

Online fashion retailer Zalando has revealed it is expecting an increase in its full year gross merchandise (GMV) volume by…

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Superdry sales slide as stores are shuttered

Superdry has announced that its fourth quarter performance was “substantially impacted” by the outbreak of Covid-19, with year-on-year revenue tumbling…

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