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High Street
Poundland owner confirms Polish IPO
Poundland owner, Pepco Group, has confirmed plans to go ahead with a listing on the Polish stock market that could…
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Economy
Consumer confidence edges up alongside reopening
GfK’s consumer confidence UK Consumer Confidence Index increased one point to -15 in April as the retail sector reopened. Two…
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Economy
Retail job postings falter as sector partially reopens
The number of job postings in the retail sector fell by –6.9% in the week the industry was allowed to…
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News
UK inflation rises to 0.7% in March
Rising fuel, clothing and transport helped UK inflation rise to 0.7% in the 12 months to March, up from 0.4%…
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News
Search begins to find the UK’s fastest growing online retailers
One of the world’s leading Digital Operations Platforms has launched its search for the inaugural ‘Lightning 50’, a league table…
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Coronavirus
Reopening week sees footfall jump by 87.8%
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 87.8% last week following the reopening of non-essential stores on Monday 12 April,…
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Clothing & Shoes
Nike warns retail partners to cut down on reselling
Sportswear giant Nike has reportedly warned its retail partners it will cut off the supply of limited edition trainers to…
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People Moves
Retail leaders join forces with retailTRUST to support workers’ wellbeing
Over 20 retail leaders and experts have joined forces with industry charity retailTRUST to champion the health and wellbeing of…
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Online & Digital
AO World FY21 revenues hit £1.66bn as UK sales surge
Online retailer AO World has revealed its FY21 group revenues increased 62% to £1.66bn, thanks in part to a strong…
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Coronavirus
First day of reopening sees UK footfall rise 155%
The first day of reopening saw footfall in UK retail destinations rose yesterday by +155.2% from the same day last…
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