Pandemic

WH Smith sales remain below pre-Covid levels

WH Smith has announced that its revenue remains below pre-pandemic levels for the 20 week period ending 15 January 2022,…

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Employment continues to rise

The UK shows ‘continuing’ recovery in the labour market, with employment continuing to rise, according to the ONS latest Labour…

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Customer service needs for the post-covid consumer

Nurturing customer service continues to be a primary focus of businesses. Even pre-covid, retailers naturally updated their offerings to out-perform…

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Lidl reports strong festive season trading

Lidl GB was the fastest growing bricks and mortar retailer for the second year running during the Christmas period, as…

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Aldi reaffirms promise to spend £3.5bn with British businesses by 2025

Aldi has reaffirmed its promise to prioritise home-grown suppliers as it works towards its commitment to spend an additional £3.5bn…

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UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels in November

Gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed its pre-pandemic level for the first time as it grew by 0.9% in November…

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Peter Cowgill nets £21m after selling 10 million JD shares

Peter Cowgill, director of JD Sports, has taken £21m after selling 10 million company shares. The news comes after the…

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Halfords golden quarter boosted by autocentres

Halfords has announced that total revenue rose by 13.9% on a two-year basis in the quarter ended 31 December 2021,…

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Asos to move to main stock market amid sales boost

Asos has announced its intention to move to London Stock Exchange’s Main Market at the end of February 2022 after…

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JD Sports raises profit forecast to £875m

JD Sports Fashion Plc has raised its pre-tax profits forecast to an average £875m for the full year to 29…

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