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Mar- 2022 -7 March
Bira announces launch of Neartoo online trading platform
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has announced the official public launch of its new online trading site Neartoo. The…
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7 March
Asda donates £1m to Ukraine and axes Russian products from shelf
Asda and its charity, the Asda Foundation, has announced it is providing immediate support for displaced Ukrainian families in Europe…
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7 March
John Lewis halts sales of Russian products
John Lewis has become the latest retailer to make steps towards cutting ties with Russia, having removed Russian-made products from…
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4 March
M&S suspends shipments to Russian businesses
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has revealed it has suspended shipments to its Turkish franchisee’s Russian business. The announcement comes amid…
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4 March
Authentic Brands completes Reebok acquisition
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Reebok from Adidas in a £1.75bn deal.…
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4 March
Adidas names Alasdhair Willis as new chief creative officer
Adidas has appointed Alasdhair Willis to chief creative officer. Willis will begin his contract at the beginning of April, reporting…
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4 March
IKEA pauses operations in Russia and Belarus
Ikea has announced its company groups, Inter Ikea Group and Ingka Group, have decided to temporarily pause Ikea operations in…
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4 March
Boohoo latest retailer to suspend sales in Russia
Boohoo has announced it is one of several major retailers to suspend all sales in Russia in the wake of…
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4 March
Nike to temporarily shut all stores in Russia
Nike said on Thursday it would be temporarily closing all its stores in Russia, joining a growing group of Western…
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3 March
The Very Group announces partnership to transform ecommerce platform
The Very Group has announced plans to transform the technology behind its ecommerce platform through a new partnership with commercetools,…
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