Pandemic
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneHigh Street
Greggs sales ‘stronger than anticipated’ post-lockdown
Greggs has revealed that the level of sustained sales recovery is “stronger than anticipated” since its previous trading update, adding…
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25 JuneEconomy
Long-term WFH may damage ‘perfectly good’ retailers, says BIRA CEO
A permanent working from home post-lockdown model could damage “perfectly good” businesses, according to the British Independent Retailers Association’s (BIRA)…
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25 JuneCoronavirus
Consumer confidence remains stable despite restrictions delay
Consumer confidence remained stable at -9 in June despite the government’s recent announcement to delay the easing of Covid-19 restrictions,…
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24 JuneNews
Poundland owner revenues up 9% in H1
Pepco Group, the owner of Poundland, has welcomed a “positive trading performance” in its H1 results, reporting total revenue growth…
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24 JuneAnalysis
In Zenners we trust: Why D2C makes sense for over-55s
Once dubbed Silver Surfers, and more commonly known as Baby Boomers, the UK’s army of over-55 consumers has been transformed…
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23 JuneDepartment Stores
John Lewis expands furniture rental services
John Lewis has announced that starting next month, it will be expanding its first furniture rental service, doubling the range…
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23 JuneSupermarkets
Asda donates £30k to support Manchester apprenticeships
Asda has announced plans to donate £30k to small businesses across Manchester to help fund 60 apprenticeships in the area.…
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21 JuneHigh Street
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16…
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21 JuneCoronavirus Featured Content
Usdaw calls for £10 minimum wage to thank key workers
Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary has said the “best way” to thank key workers is to ensure “fairness at work”…
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18 JuneHigh Street
Over a quarter of all UK payments now contactless
UK Finance, the trade association for the country’s banking and financial services sector, has revealed that more than a quarter…
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