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Supermarkets
Issa brothers eye retail veteran Ian McLeod as Asda chief
Asda owners, the Issa Brothers, are reportedly considering former Halfords boss Ian McLeod as the supermarket chain’s new chief executive. …
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High Street
Pret a Manger staff to consider strike action over pay cuts
Pret a Manger staff are reportedly considering strike action after the temporary reduction in pay they suffered during the lockdown…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons gives CD&R more time to launch rival offer
Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R) has been given more time to launch a rival offer for Morrisons. The supermarket asked…
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Comment
How can etailers prevent fraud without impacting on the customer journey?
Over the last couple of years there’s been a huge growth in online sales. Not long ago the Office for…
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Online & Digital
Alibaba revenues fail to meet analysts’ expectations
Alibaba has reported revenues of ¥180.24bn (£20bn) for the three months to June 30, an increase of 34% from the…
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Comment
Why the coming economic boom will be bigger than we think
The world has been turned upside down in the past 18 months, making predictions a tougher game than ever. Economists…
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Department Stores
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group pens letter urging MPs for Debenhams probe
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has reportedly sent a letter to parliament urging them to launch an independent investigation into Debenhams’…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons’ largest shareholder ‘not inclined’ to back £6.3bn Fortress offer
Morrison’s largest shareholder Silcherster has said it is “not inclined” to support the £6.3bn takeover that has been accepted by…
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Coronavirus
Footfall rises 3.3% but ‘pingdemic’ slows growth
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 3.3% last week from the week before, however the hot weather and cautiousness…
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Department Stores
Selfridges up for sale as Weston family begins £4bn auction process
The Weston family, the owner of Selfridges, has reportedly started a formal auction process to find a buyer for the…
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