Pandemic

Ocado shares jump amid rumours of Amazon interest

Ocado has seen its share jump price surge by almost 32% this morning (23 June) among rumours that online retail…

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Shein pop-ups are worrying for independent fashion retailers

Fast fashion giant, Shein, hit the headlines once again to announce the introduction of around 30 pop-up shops located in…

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WHSmith partners with Retail Trust to boost staff wellbeing

WHSmith is introducing new measures to support its employees’ health and happiness after partnering with retail industry charity the Retail…

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BRC names new chairman

The BRC has announced the appointment of Andy Higginson as the new incoming chairman to succeed Tony De Nunzio in…

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Can the John Lewis Partnership reach its goals?

Last week the chair of the John Lewis Partnership Sharon White made a commitment to return the company to profitability…

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May records negative retail sales for the first time since 2021

May experienced negative retail sales marking the end of 26 months of positive results, dating back to March 2021, according…

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The White Company begins search for new London stores

The White Company has launched a search for five new London stores as part of its plans to expand, Drapers…

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John Lewis chair pledges return to profit before 2026

Sharon White, chair of the John Lewis Partnership, has promised that the company will return to profit before 2026, in…

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The trials and tribulations of Superdry

Back in the early to mid 2010s Superdry was a highly popular and successful clothes brand. The company grew hugely…

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Supply chain pressures slow down retail growth

Continued supply chain pressures, including cost increases, delayed materials and shortages outrank workforce challenges and increasing business costs as a…

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