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High Street
700 Argos jobs at risk of ‘fire and rehire’
Unite Union has revealed that 700 of its members who work at Argos, which is part of the Sainsbury’s group,…
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Supermarkets
The Spar Group sees H1 profits rise 28%
The Spar Group has revealed that its operating profit for the six months ended 31 March 2021 grew 28% to…
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High Street
BRC calls on government to ‘accelerate use’ of green goods vehicles
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has written to the secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps MP, calling on the…
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High Street
Retail footfall edges up amid surge in evening shopping
UK retail footfall rose 1.1% last week from the week before, which was attributed to a surge in evening shopping,…
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DIY
Homebase opens new store in Cheltenham
Homebase has revealed that it has opened a new store in Cheltenham, marking the first one to open in six…
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DIY
Travis Perkins to sell plumbing and heating business for £325m
Travis Perkins has announced that it has agreed to sell its plumbing and heating (P&H) distribution business to an affiliate…
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Luxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland anticipates profits of £104m
Watches of Switzerland has expected its FY21 pre-tax profits to range between £104m and £107m following a “very robust performance”…
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High Street
Card Factory completes £225m refinancing
Card Factory has announced it has completed a £225m refinancing with its current banking syndicate. The news follows the retailer’s…
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Supermarkets
Moto Hospitality appoints retail director
Moto Hospitality has announced the appointment of Nikki Rogers as its first retail director, reporting directly to Nick Tatum, the…
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Supermarkets
Co-op partners with Hubbub to expand community fridge scheme
Co-op and environmental charity Hubbub have announced a new partnership to fast-track the expansion of community fridges across the UK, saving a further…
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