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Oct- 2021 -28 October
Morrisons opens new Kirkby supermarket
Morrisons has opened a new supermarket in Kirkby, adding the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles.…
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27 October
Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…
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27 October
VF Corporation appoints VP of investor relations
VF Corporation, a branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories group, has appointed Allegra Perry to the position of vice president,…
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27 October
Ikea to open in former Topshop Oxford Street site
A new Ikea store is set to open its doors in the heart of London with a new location at…
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27 October
Wickes sees Q3 sales slow amid DIY hiatus
Wickes has revealed its total like-for-like sales fell 1.6% in the 13-week period ending 25 September 2021 as the peak…
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27 October
Sainsbury’s opens new Nottingham store
Sainsbury’s has announced the opening of its newest store in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham Clumber Street Local. Store manager Chris…
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27 October
H&M launches first PETA approved vegan collection
H&M has announced the launch of ‘Co-exist Story’, an vegan fashion collection which is entirely approved by the animal rights…
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26 October
BPF calls for intervention to bring forward £8.5bn high street boost
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called for “immediate intervention” to bring forward an £8.5bn boost for UK high streets…
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26 October
Footfall declines in lead up to half-term
Footfall across retail destinations declined by -1.5% across the UK in the last week, according to retail intelligence experts Springboard.…
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26 October
Sainsbury’s brings forward net zero target to 2035
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it is ramping up its sustainability efforts by aiming to become net zero by 2035, five…
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