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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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Oct- 2021 -22 October
Asda to hold walk-in flu jab clinics
Asda has announced the launch of dedicated walk-in flu jab clinics in Asda Pharmacies, taking place from Thursday 21 to…
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21 October
Travis Perkins appoints new group property director
Travis Perkins has appointed Nick Pinney as its new property director. His role is effective from 1 November 2021, and…
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21 October
Ikea, Inditex and Amazon sign up to net-zero shipping pledge
Major retailers, Amazon, Ikea and Inditex are among the first to sign up to a first-of-its-kind target to progressively switch…
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21 October
John Lewis opens 10 Christmas Emporiums
John Lewis has announced the opening of its festive Christmas Emporiums across 10 stores. The Emporiums will host in-store events…
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21 October
Hammerson rent collection hits 70% in Q4
Hammerson has revealed that rent collection has improved in its latest quarter, with 70% of rent now collected in Q4…
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21 October
Boots to hire 5,500 Christmas staff
Boots has announced it will hire 5,500 seasonal roles as the retailer prepares for the busy Christmas shopping period. The…
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21 October
Supermarkets urged to set targets on plant-based food sales, says TFF
The Food Foundation (TFF) has announced the urgency with which food businesses need to start transparently reporting on plant-based foods.…
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20 October
Matalan revenues up 2.6% despite supply chain issues
Matalan has revealed its revenues increased by 2.6% to £264.7m during the 13-week period ending 28 August 2021. The retailer…
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20 October
UK Inflation falls to 3.1% despite rising fuel costs
UK inflation fell slightly in September to 3.1% despite rising fuel costs, according to the latest figures from the Office…
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20 October
Asda announces Christmas recruitment drive
Asda has announced it is recruiting 15,000 temporary colleagues for the festive season, and has confirmed the dates its festive…
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