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Retail sales show continued growth in February

Retail sales increased by 6.7% in February, against an increase of 1.0% in February 2021, a new report from BRC…

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Bira announces launch of Neartoo online trading platform

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has announced the official public launch of its new online trading site Neartoo. The…

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Why buying into digital transformation makes good business sense for retailers

It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 – and the restrictions imposed on businesses as a result of it –…

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Live shopping: a fad or the future of retail?

Just a few short years ago the concept of live-stream shopping felt somewhat like an anachronism, conjuring up visions of…

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Retail is the UK’s fastest growing sector, Companies House data reveals

A total of 119,948 new retail businesses were founded in 2021, with 46,972 of the businesses comprising online e-commerce start-ups…

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Primark H1 sales surge 60%

Associated British Foods (ABF) said it expects sales and adjusted operating profit to be ahead of the pre-Covid levels that…

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Asda confirms £27.8m pay bonus for staff

Asda has confirmed that 103,000 hourly-paid store colleagues across the UK will share a £27.8m bonus pot in February’s pay…

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Why retail sector leaders need to adopt a transformational mindset

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused untold disruption to the business world, turning it completely on its head. It has changed…

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Ted Baker Q4 sales jump 35%

Ted Baker Plc has announced its group sales increased 35% year-on-year in the 12-week period from 7 November 2021 to…

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New report indicates extent of high street challenge, says Bira

A report released by PwC about a study on how the high street is fairing shows how “challenging the high…

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