Pandemic

Supermarkets warn of panic-buying amid ongoing labour crisis

Leading UK supermarkets are reportedly concerned about a surge in panic-buying during the run-up to Christmas, as supermarkets continue to…

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Card retail transactions up to 81%, survey finds

Debit and credit card retail transactions surpassed four in every five pounds spent in 2020 (81%, up from 78% in…

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DFS returns to profit in FY21

Furniture retailer DFS has announced that it has returned to profitability in its latest results for the 52-week period ending…

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Fenwick losses widen to £112m

Department store chain, Fenwick, has revealed its losses have widened to £112m for the 52-week period ending 29 January 2021.…

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Pret unveils £100m expansion plan despite losses

Pret A Manger has unveiled plans to double the size of its business within the next five years, as it…

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September’s retail results: The winners and losers

Retail can be argued as the industry that has shifted the most as a direct result of the global pandemic,…

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Convenience stores see sales outperform UK supermarkets

Grocery spend at UK convenience stores increased by +3.3% in the last four weeks ending 11 September 2021 –  outperforming…

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eyezon – Reinventing live video for retail

Tell us more about the history of eyezon and how it got started The company started a little over four…

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BIRA calls on gov to appeal card payment fees

British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has added its voice to a group of trade bodies appealing for parliament to intervene…

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Retail sales fall 0.9% in August, ONS reveals

Retail sales volumes fell by 0.9% in August 2021, marking the second consecutive month-on-month decline, according to the latest Office…

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