Wales

End of free Covid tests will harm workers, Union warns

Ending free tests and self-isolation rules, along with no masks, represents a “triple whammy” for Covid safety in stores, according…

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Poundland unveils plans to open four larger stores

Poundland has announced plans to open four new large format stores this year as part of its “ambitious” transformation targets.…

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Tesco unveils first commercial electric articulated HGVs

Tesco has launched the “UK’s first” commercially used fully electric heavy freight articulated trucks. Two new 37 tonne DAF electric…

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Iceland MD urges people to get vaccinated as staff absences surge

Iceland managing director Richard Walker has urged colleagues to get vaccinated as the number of staff absences reached a new…

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Mind opens first superstore in Longton

Mental health charity Mind has opened its very first superstore on The Strand in Longton. The ribbon was cut by…

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Footfall on the rise ahead of festive season

Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 4.1% last week compared with the week before, a “considerable improvement” from the…

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Lidl to open 1,100 new stores

Lidl GB has announced plans to open 1,100 new stores by the end of 2025, creating 4,000 new jobs across…

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Supermarket Income REIT acquires new sites for £73m

Supermarket Income REIT, the real estate investment group, has announced the acquisition of a Sainsbury’s supermarket in Swansea, South Wales,…

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Tesco wins Terra Carta Seal award

Tesco has announced it has been recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales for “leading the retail industry in transitioning…

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UK footfall return remains steady

Footfall across UK retail destinations declined marginally by -0.7% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. UK footfall…

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