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May- 2021 -17 May
Amazon to create more than 10,000 new jobs
Amazon has announced that it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce…
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17 May
Via Outlets reopens entire European portfolio
Via Outlets has announced it has reopened all shopping centres in its 11-strong portfolio, with the Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet in…
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17 May
UK to spend £2.5bn this week as restrictions ease
The UK is set to collectively spend £2.5bn this week as indoor hospitality reopens and restrictions further ease, giving a…
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14 May
The Works sales plunge 19% in FY21
The Works has reported a 19% sales drop for the 53 weeks to 2 May, resulting in £206.2m in overall…
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14 May
Farfetch Q1 sales rise 46%
Luxury retailer Farfetch has reported a strong start to the year with Q1 revenues increasing 46% to $485m (£344.1m). It…
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14 May
Dixons Carphone rebrands to Currys
Dixons Carphone is set to drop its name as the group rebrands to Currys, with all stores across the business…
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14 May
Cotton On launches UK e-commerce operation
Cotton On, an Australian fashion retailer, has expanded its global operations, launching digitally in the UK as of 13 May…
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13 May
John Lewis to reopen Edinburgh store following refurb
John Lewis has announced the reopening of its Edinburgh store on 14 May 2021 after the site has undergone a…
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13 May
Bira expresses late Restart Grant concerns
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has voiced its disappointment at delays in the government’s Restart Grant distribution. Retailers had…
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13 May
Dobbies to open two new London stores
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced it is to open two new ‘little dobbies’ stores that will open this year: Chiswick…
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