Pandemic

Halfords forecast 25% sales slump

Halfords has warned that sales will “drop sharply” in light of the coronavirus outbreak, with a forecasted sales decline of…

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McColls announces stores remain open amid Covid-19 virus outbreak

McColls Retail Group has today announced that it is to keep its stores open amid the coronavirus pandemic. The convenience…

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Covid-19: UK retail spending to fall by £12.6bn

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will wipe £12.6bn from retail sales this year, according to the latest forecast by…

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Covid-19 brings UK economy to temporary standstill, says KPMG

The impact of the Covid-19 virus is expected to see the UK economy contract by 2.6% in 2020, according to…

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Covid-19: Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works latest to close stores

Debenhams, Ted Baker and The Works are some of the latest retailers to close stores amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping…

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H.Samuel announces temporary store closures amid Covid-19 virus outbreak

High street jewellery store H. Samuel has announced the temporary closure of all its stores amid the recent outbreak of…

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John Lewis stores to close for first time in 155 years

John Lewis Partnership has announced the temporary closure of all John Lewis stores in light of the coronavirus pandemic. All…

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Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work

Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages to employees who aren’t able to work due…

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Harrods to close amid coronavirus chaos

World-famous department store Harrods is to close its doors this evening (23 March) due to the coronavirus pandemic. It said…

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Ikea to temporarily shutter all UK stores amid Covid-19 pandemic

Ikea UK and Ireland has said it will temporarily close its stores to customers at 6pm on Friday 20 March,…

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