Pandemic

Post-pandemic future is looking bright for UK high Streets

Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns regarding the future of the high street. Now that social distancing restrictions have…

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Grocery sales fall 1.9% as shopper habits stabilise

Take home grocery sales fell by 1.9% over the 12 weeks to 31 October 2021- but are still higher than…

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Primark plans global expansion despite sales slump

Primark has seen like-for-like sales fall by 12% in its latest full-year results, as ongoing store closures and trading restrictions…

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Asos opens new £90m warehouse, creating 2,000 new jobs

Online fashion retailer, Asos, has announced the opening of its new £90m fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire which will serve…

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The journey so far: Disability provisions in the retail sector

Tesco, among other retailers, has recently implemented a ‘quiet hour’ scheme in a bid to improve its inclusivity. Measures such…

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£1.2bn to be spent in West End this Christmas, says NWEC

Despite a “strong recovery in footfall”, West End retailers are facing a “challenging festive period” due to the continued absence…

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Harrods reports £68m loss as restaurant staff to vote on strike action

Luxury department store Harrods has reported a loss of £68m for the 52-week period ending 30 January 2021. According to…

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Superdry welcomes strong Autumn trading

Superdry has welcomed an “encouraging” start to its Autumn trading season, with revenue up by 8.8% against last year in…

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Sainsbury’s returns to profitability in H1

Sainsbury’s has revealed it has returned to profitability in the 28 weeks to 18 September 2021. During the period, the…

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JD expresses frustration over CMA’s ruling to sell Footasylum

JD Sports Fashion Plc has expressed its frustration after the announcement earlier today from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…

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