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Jul- 2021 -26 July
Asda adds to its refillable range in Leeds store
Asda has revealed that it has added more than 50 new product lines to its refill zone at its flagship…
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26 July
Lorry drivers set for nationwide strike next month
Lorry drivers across the UK are reportedly planning a nationwide strike in light of poor working conditions, in a move…
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26 July
Selfridges up for sale as Weston family begins £4bn auction process
The Weston family, the owner of Selfridges, has reportedly started a formal auction process to find a buyer for the…
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26 July
Bira backs ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it will back a new campaign launched by Refundable, a consumer membership…
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26 July
Waitrose expands Shell partnership
Waitrose has revealed that up to 800 Shell electric vehicle charging points will be installed in as many as 100…
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26 July
Pepco to create 13,000 European jobs
Pepco Group, the owner of discount retailers Poundland and Dealz, has revealed plans to add 13,000 staff members across its…
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23 July
Homebase to create 300 jobs for young people
Homebase has revealed that it is creating 300 jobs for young people across the UK as the first home and…
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23 July
Asda makes electric company car switch
Asda has switched the entirety of its company car fleet to electric vehicles, becoming the first British supermarket group to…
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23 July
Retail shop staff not included on self-isolation exemption list
Retail shop workers have not been included as one of the 16 key sectors on the government’s list allowed to…
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23 July
Fortress to launch review if Morrisons bid successful
US Private equity fund Fortress Investment Group will reportedly launch a review of Morrisons’ operations within the first six months…
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