Pandemic

Joules returns to profit in FY21

Joules has announced that it has returned to profit in its latest full-year results, rising to a pre-tax profit of…

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Impulse buying can help an online brand grow, if it’s done correctly

Impulse buying isn’t just a tactic used by bricks & mortar retailers, where shoppers are tempted with inexpensive treats as…

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Amazon growth slows in Q2

While sales in Amazon’s second quarter soared by 27% to $113bn (£81bn) against 2020, growth slowed down from a 44%…

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One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to…

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NI to boost high street spending with £100 voucher

Northern Ireland economy minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £145m scheme that will give everyone aged 18 and over a…

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Mothercare losses widen to £21.4m

Mothercare has reported a wider pre-tax loss of £21.4m for the full-year ended 27 March 2021. Turnover also plummeted 47.9%…

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Why you should use Covid recovery funds for staff testing

Freedom week has brought a mixture of relief and happiness for some along with remaining anxiety and caution.  We are…

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What would protective shopworkers’ legislation mean?

“I’ve been sworn at, spat at and had a knife pulled on me all in the last 10 months,” says…

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Shop prices decline will ‘not last forever’, BRC warns

Shop prices have continued to decline in July, but the lowering of prices may “not last forever” in the wake…

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LVMH reports 56% H1 revenue spike

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has reported a 56% year-on-year revenue rise to €27.7bn (£23.7bn) in H1 FY21. Organic revenues…

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