Coronavirus

Greggs wins initial ruling in £150m Covid insurance case

Greggs has reportedly won a landmark ruling in the high court that supports its case to claim more than £150m…

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Retailers record 12th month of consecutive sales growth

The retail sector has recorded its 12th consecutive month of positive trading with total like-for-like sales, combined in-store and online,…

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Lush to continue paying Covid-positive staff to self isolate

Lush has announced it will continue to financially support its retail employees in UK and Ireland customer-facing roles in a…

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Gov’s living with Covid strategy ‘first step to normality’, says CBI

The CBI has called the government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan the “first step to normality” but warned that businesses still…

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135,000 retail jobs lost amid pandemic

Almost 135,000 traditional retail jobs were lost during the course of the pandemic, according to an analysis of figures from…

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Study reveals areas hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies

Norwich has been revealed as the area hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies, according to a study by Wholesale Clearance.…

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December retail sales dented by Omicron

Retail sales across the UK were dampened by the impact of Omicron last month, as volumes of sales fell by…

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WH Smith sales remain below pre-Covid levels

WH Smith has announced that its revenue remains below pre-pandemic levels for the 20 week period ending 15 January 2022,…

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Next cuts sick pay for isolating staff who are unvaccinated

Next has reportedly cut sick pay for staff who are unvaccinated and are forced to isolate due to contact with…

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Consumer spending rises 12.2% in December

Consumer card spending increased 12.2% in December compared to the same period in 2019, as Brits finished their final preparations…

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