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Oct- 2021 -29 October
Tesco launches 10 min ‘rapid delivery’
Tesco has launched a new pilot scheme with delivery company Gorillas to offer customers the chance to get products delivered…
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28 October
Co-op rebrands to Co-op26 in bid to ‘spark’ climate conversations
Co-op has announced it has rebranded a small number of stores to Co-op26, in a bid to initiate conversations about…
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28 October
Toys”R”Us set to make UK return
Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us are set to make a return to the UK after its parent company, WHP Global signed a…
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28 October
Travis Perkins hikes profit guidance amid ‘robust’ trading
Travis Perkins has upgraded its expected profit for its full-year results following a period of “robust” trading in recent months. …
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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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