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Advice
The growing challenge of bots for e-commerce-based businesses
It’s no exaggeration to say that the coronavirus pandemic has left an indelible mark on consumer habits. According to Michael…
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Economy
UK economy flatlines in Feb
Real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have shown no growth in February 2023, where falls in services and…
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People Moves
CBI sacks director general amid misconduct claims
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has dismissed its director general Tony Danker following allegations of misconduct. Last month, it…
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Supermarkets
Tesco eyes supplier price cuts in bid to lead supermarket deflation
Tesco is reportedly set to push suppliers for price cuts as it looks to pass on lower prices to consumers…
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High Street
Footfall falls 2.8% in March
March delivered an unexpected shock for retailers as footfall across all UK retail destinations dropped by -2.8% compared with February,…
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DIY
Screwfix to open 85 new stores in 2023
Screwfix, the omn-ichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 85 new stores across the UK, Ireland and France…
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Supermarkets
Supermarket till value sales rise to 11.5% in March
As food inflation in March soared to 15%1, total till value sales rose to 11.5% in the last four weeks…
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High Street
The Fragrance Shop to open flagship store on London’s Oxford Street
The Fragrance Shop has confirmed it is to open a brand new flagship global experiential store on Oxford Street later…
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Economy
UK economy avoids recession amid 0.1% growth
The UK economy narrowly avoided a recession during the fourth quarter (Oct-Dec) as UK GDP increased 0.1%, revised up from…
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Clothing & Shoes
Primark boosts hourly pay for retail assistants
Primark is to increase the pay of its retail assistants in Great Britain, giving around 26,000 retail colleagues an average…
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