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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Aug- 2021 -25 August
Central England Co-op backs Usdaw anti-abuse campaign
Central England Co-op has backed a campaign by The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw), “Freedom From Fear”…
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25 August
Capri Holdings names Joshua Schulman as Michael Kors CEO
Capri Holdings has named Joshua Schulman as the new CEO at Michael Kors, effective immediately. The group also revealed that…
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25 August
Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace
Urban Outfitters has announced the launch of Nuuly Thrift, a resale marketplace where anyone can buy or sell women’s, men’s…
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25 August
Morrisons takeover could weaken pension security, pension trustees warn
A takeover of Morrisons could “materially weaken” the security of its pensions schemes if additional protections are not implemented, according…
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25 August
Asda eyes former M&S boss for chief exec role
Asda is reportedly looking to Lord Rose of Monewden, the former boss of Marks and Spencer, as its new chief…
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25 August
Ediston Property acquires Springkerse Retail Park for £22.85m
Ediston Property Investment Company has announced that it has acquired Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, Scotland, for £21.85m, in an off…
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25 August
Footfall dampened by wet weather
Footfall across UK retail destinations fell by -1.7% last week from the week before as wet weather continued to dampen…
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25 August
UK must follow Scottish example to protect retail workers, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called upon the UK Government to follow Scottish Parliament in implementing legislation that will…
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24 August
Retail stock levels reaches ‘record low’, CBI warns
Stock levels in relation to expected sales have hit a “record low” across retail and the distribution sector as a…
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24 August
Macy’s provides Toys“R”Us return to US
Fashion clothing and accessories retailer Macy’s has announced a partnership with WHP Global to bring Toys“R”Us back to operation in…
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