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Jan- 2021 -5 January
1,500 jobs at risk as Paperchase calls in administrators
Paperchase, the UK-based stationary store chain, has reportedly called in administrators due to a lack of sales caused by Covid-19. …
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5 January
BRC says national lockdown will be severe on businesses
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released a response to the latest lockdown restrictions imposed by the government stating the…
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4 January
Arcadia to offload flagship Topshop store
Arcadia Group has announced that Eastdil and Savills have been hired to oversee the sale of retail chain Topshop’s flagship…
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Dec- 2020 -24 December
Ann Summers CVA approved by creditors
Ann Summers has announced that its CVA has been approved by 90% of its creditors, which will see 25 of…
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18 December
Retail sales down 3.8% in November
Retail sales in November were down 3.8% compared to the previous month, according to the latest figures published by the…
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16 December
Two thirds of shoppers feel unsafe on UK high streets
Almost two thirds of shoppers (61%) in the UK still feel unsafe when shopping on their high streets, according to…
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11 December
McColl’s revenue tops £1.25bn despite store closures
McColl’s revenue has increased by 2.3% to £1.25bn this year in light of “strong demand” during the pandemic, according to…
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3 December
Post-lockdown footfall increases by 64.5%
Springboard has revealed that footfall across all UK retail destinations was 64.5% higher yesterday ( Wednesday 2 December) than the…
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2 December
Bonmarche calls in administrators, 1,500 jobs at risk
Bonmarche has collapsed into administration for the second time this year, placing 1,500 jobs at risk. Damian Webb and Gordon…
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1 December
Footfall surges for second week thanks to Black Friday
Footfall on Black Friday increased by 8.7%, helping to mark the first time since late August that the figures have…
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