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Coronavirus
Northern Ireland to allow click-and-collect from 12 April
The Stormont Executive has revealed parts of Northern Ireland’s map out of lockdown which will see non-essential retail click and…
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High Street
Thorntons to close all 61 UK sites, 600 jobs at risk
Chocolate maker Thorntons has announced it is to close all 61 of its UK stores, placing over 600 jobs at…
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Why retail success depends on clean customer address data
The pivot to online shopping during the pandemic has opened a valuable revenue stream for many retailers. However, to stay…
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Clothing & Shoes
LionRock capital completes Clarks deal
LionRock Capital has confirmed the completion of its partnership with Clarks, as initially announced on 4 November 2020, which will…
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Online & Digital
JD.com Q4 revenues up 31%
Chinese online retailer JD.com reported a 31% increase in revenues during the fourth quarter of the year to RMB224.3bn (£24.7bn).…
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Clothing & Shoes
M&S adds third-party brands to online offering
Marks and Spencer has announced a set of third-party brands such as Joules and Sosandar are to be added to…
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Clothing & Shoes
Inditex profits fall to €1.1bn despite strong online sales
Inditex, the parent company of fashion retailers Zara and Massimo Dutti, has revealed a fall in profits to €1.1bn (£940m)…
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Choosing the right growth strategy for your e-commerce business
Why growth strategies dictate funding requirements Businesses should think carefully about what the right type of investor looks like for them and what types of…
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High Street
WH Smith lockdown trading exceeds expectations
WH Smith has revealed that the group has delivered a “better than expected performance” during the latest lockdown period. According…
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Supermarkets
Issa Bros considering adding nail bars and salons to Asda offering
Mohsin and Zuber, the new owners of Asda, are reportedly considering adding nail bars, salons and cafes to the supermarkets…
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