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Oct- 2021 -1 October
New West End Company unveils £5bn investment into London’s West End
The New West End Company, which represents 600 businesses on Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street and in Mayfair, has…
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1 October
AO World hit by ‘challenging’ supply chain issues in H1
AO World has warned that growth in the first half of 2021 has been impacted by the ongoing shortage of…
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1 October
M&S enters partnership with Maro Itoje for new menswear collection
Marks and Spencer has announced a new partnership with England rugby player Maro Itoje for its latest menswear collection. According…
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1 October
Briscombe Retail Park sold for £1.35m
Briscombe Retail Park has announced that it has been sold to a local private property company for £1.35m. Savills completed…
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1 October
Sainsbury’s launches biggest ever Christmas recruitment drive
Sainsbury’s has announced it will hire 22,000 seasonal jobs across the UK this Christmas, it’s largest ever seasonal recruitment drive. …
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Sep- 2021 -30 September
Boohoo profits dented in H1 despite ‘record’ sales
Boohoo has welcomed “record” first-half sales of £976m in the six months ending 31 August 2021. Despite this, profitability was…
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30 September
M&S resets its sustainability programme
Marks and Spencer has reset its Plan A sustainability programme, with the company now focusing on “becoming a net zero…
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30 September
Amazon targets 20,000 new seasonal staff
Amazon has announced its aim to recruit 20,000 seasonal positions across the UK for the festive season. The firm has…
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29 September
Morrisons staff win first round of equal pay legal battle
Thousands of store workers at Morrisons have won the first decision in their legal for equal pay after an employment…
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29 September
Retail leaders join Pennies to strengthen micro-donation push
Some 40 leaders from across retail, hospitality, payment, and technology have announced a new partnership with Pennies to help strengthen…
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