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Jun- 2021 -7 June
Sainsbury’s expands Neighbourhood Hub stores
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of its Neighbourhood Hub stores initiative across the UK. The new format is a food-led…
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7 June
Tesco and Carrefour end purchasing alliance
Tesco has revealed that it will not be extending its purchasing alliance with the French multinational retail corporation, Carrefour. Having…
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4 June
CVC acquires co-control of BAPE
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired co-control of the Japanese fashion brand, A Bathing Ape (BAPE), for an…
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4 June
Global Fashion Group becomes carbon neutral
Global Fashion Group (GFG) has announced that it has become carbon neutral across its operations and outbound deliveries. The retail…
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4 June
Tesco staff win ‘landmark ruling’ in equal pay case
Tesco workers have won a legal battle for equal pay following a “landmark ruling” from the Court of Justice of…
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4 June
M&S unveils new cafe concept at Solihull Sears store
Marks and Spencer has opened its first new look M&S Café at its new Solihull Sears store as part of…
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4 June
Fashion and lifestyle sales almost double in May
Lifestyle and fashion retailers recorded strong performances through the first full month of post-lockdown activity with sustained online sales helping…
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4 June
End commercial rents stalemate, urges CBI
The CBI has urged occupiers and landlords of commercial properties to collectively take “decisive” action to address commercial rent challenges…
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4 June
MaxiSaver to open 20 more stores this year
MaxiSaver has announced plans to open another 20 stores this year, in a move that is set to create hundreds…
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3 June
Geek Retreat ‘on track’ to open 60 new stores by end of 2021
Geek Retreat has revealed that it is on track to open 60 of its planned 100 new stores on high…
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