Pandemic

Asda distribution workers vote for strike action amid sick pay dispute

The GMB Union has announced that thousands of Asda distribution workers have begun an consultative vote on industrial action over…

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Ikea and H&M join forces for new creative programme

Ikea and H&M have joined forces to launch a new design venture for creatives that is set to pilot in…

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Retail footfall drops 22.9% across UK

Footfall fell by 22.9% compared to 2019 in the non-food sector across the UK, although footfall is up 9.9% compared…

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Supermarket sales remain in decline amid online pandemic comparatives

Total till sales at UK supermarkets fell -4.1% in the last four weeks ending 26 March, the lowest sales growth…

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Moonpig annual revenues to hit £300m

Moonpig Group plc has announced it expects annual revenues to hit £300m in the financial year ending 30 April 2022,…

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Dunelm opens new format store at The Springs Leeds

Dunelm has announced it is set to open a new 18,362 square feet sales store with mezzanine in Leeds after…

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Boots Q2 sales rise as beauty demand climbs

Boots has revealed its total sales in the UK grew 15.2% in the second quarter ending 28 February 2022 (Q2),…

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Tesco to sell £2 lateral flow tests in stores across UK

Tesco has announced it will be selling CTDA-approved lateral flow tests in its stores nationwide from 1 April. Diagnostic healthcare…

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H&M sales slow as war in Ukraine starts to dampen outlook

H&M has announced the group’s net sales have slowed to 6% in March from 23% in the first quarter due…

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How to create the ‘Feel Good’ retail we all need right now

While the economy has fully opened up after the end of pandemic restrictions, we are faced with fresh challenges. Soaring…

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