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Jun- 2020 -15 June
Travis Perkins to cut 2,500 jobs amid Covid-19 pandemic
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has revealed plans to cut almost 2,500 jobs amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It comes amid…
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15 June
Usdaw urges public to ‘respect shopworkers’ as shops are allowed to reopen
Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed…
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12 June
The Works aims to reopen 465 stores next week
The Works has announced it is aiming to reopen 465 stores across England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland…
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10 June
Signet to close 80 UK stores permanently
Signet Jewelers has announced that it will not reopen 80 of its UK stores, in an effort to emerge “stronger…
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9 June
Game to reopen stores across England and Northern Ireland
Game has announced plans to reopen all stores across England and Northern Ireland from Monday 15 June, in line with…
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9 June
Iceland founder and CEO take full ownership after buying 63% stake
Frozen food retailer Iceland has announced that its founder and executive chairman Sir Malcolm Walker and chief executive officer Tarsem…
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4 June
M&S lowers share award payout for top execs amid Covid-19 pandemic
Marks and Spencer has lowered the share payout for it’s top two executives, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This largely…
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3 June
28 Oddbins stores saved from administration by unnamed buyer
Off-license retail chain Oddbins has seen 28 of its stores saved from administration by an unnamed buyer. It comes as…
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2 June
Card Factory profits slide in full-year results
Card Factory has revealed that its underlying profit before tax fell 11.8% to £67.2m for the year ended 31 January…
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1 June
Ted Baker raises £95m rescue fund amid full-year losses
Embattled fashion retailer Ted Baker has announced its intent to raise approximately £95m in gross proceeds to support it through…
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