Coronavirus

McColls reports H1 sales rise as Covid drives demand

Convenience chain retailer McColls has reported an 8.3% increase in sales for the first half of the financial year after…

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July footfall bolstered by hospitality reopening

Footfall in retail destinations across the UK was down by 39.4% in July, according to the latest figures from Springboard.…

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River Island considering CVA as Covid-19 hits sales

Fashion retailer River Island is reportedly considering a CVA proposal as it attempts to weather the coronavirus pandemic. According to…

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Dixons Carphone to axe 800 jobs

Dixons Carphone is set to axe 800 management roles in a bid to restructure and streamline the company.  The Currys…

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Apple seeking 50% rent cuts despite positive Covid performance

Tech giant Apple is reportedly seeking rent reductions of up to 50% from landlords despite seeing sales actually increase during…

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Hobbycraft reports 200% increase in online sales amid lockdown

Hobbycraft has reported a 200% increase in like-for-like online sales in its FY results as it appears to have weathered…

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Hammerson taps investors for cash

Hammerson has confirmed that it is holding advanced discussions regarding a possible disposal of a stake in a European arm…

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ScS reports ‘strong’ growth in lockdown-sales

Furniture retailer ScS has said trading has been “very strong” both in-store and online, since the reopening of its stores…

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Consumer anxiety halves in June

The number of consumers comfortable about returning to shops almost doubled from May to June, with “anxious consumers becoming optimistic…

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Retail sales boosted in June

The volume of retail sales rose by 13.9% in June against May figures, as non-food and fuel stores continued their…

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