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Economy
Chancellor expected to extend furlough scheme to September
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is expected to extend the Government’s coronavirus furlough scheme to September, but reduce the…
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High Street
Mike Ashley and Peter Cowgill in race to acquire Office
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley and JD Sports owner Peter Cowgill have both been revealed as bidders for footwear retailer…
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Department Stores
Debenhams cuts over 1,000 jobs as five stores shutter permanently
Embattled department store chain Debenhams has revealed that five of its stores housed in Intu shopping centres will not reopen…
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Online & Digital
Card Factory online sales soar over 250% amid UK lockdown
Cards and gifts retailer Card Factory has reported a 267.5% increase in online sales since the UK lock-down began in…
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Analysis
How can retailers increase stock efficiency in a fast-moving fashion retail environment?
Retailers around the world are facing unprecedented challenges and many are struggling to contend with the need to balance consumer…
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Analysis
Smaller players need the support of big retailers like never before
I’ve never been prouder to own an independent agency, but we need the support of ‘big retail business’ like never…
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Advice
Supermarket Peep: a glimpse at UK shopping behaviours in the now
As we sit in our make-shift offices, attempting to keep a work-life balance and ponder where we will go on…
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High Street
Government launches £6.1m fund to help high streets through pandemic
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are set to receive a £6.1m funding boost to help high streets and town centres through…
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Tips
How to make It in men’s fashion
Menswear in e-commerce is a growing sector of the industry that’s set to boom in the upcoming decade. Already, it’s…
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Economy
Quarter of retail SMEs will need up to two years to recover
Nearly a quarter (22%) of SMEs in the retail sector believe it will take up to two years to recoup…
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