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Jul- 2021 -9 July
Co-op to launch ‘extensive’ recycling scheme in 1,500 stores
Co-op has announced that it will launch its most “extensive” in-store recycling scheme in 1,500 stores this month (July) and…
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9 July
Morrisons CEO to discuss takeover with business secretary
The CEO of Morrisons is to meet with business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng next week to discuss the potential takeover of…
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9 July
June sees LFL retail sales rise by 52.1%
Total like-for-like (LFL) retail sales increased by 52.1% in June, according to the latest BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker. The…
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9 July
First London ‘Little Dobbies’ opens
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the opening of the first London-based ‘Little Dobbies’, located on Westbourne Grove. This marks the…
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9 July
Retailers team-up for campaign to tackle climate change
A group of retailers, including Kingfisher, Walmart, H&M Group and Ikea owners Ingka Group, have announced the launch of a…
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9 July
Sainsbury’s Leeds Colton site undergoes refurb
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its new look Leeds Colton supermarket following “months of refurbishment”. As part of the renovation work, the…
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8 July
Boden secures new executive chairman
Retailer Boden has announced the appointment of Glen T. Senk as the newest executive chairman replacing Julian Granville. Senk was…
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8 July
Asos reduces per order emissions by 21%
Asos has revealed that it has cut operational carbon emissions per order by 21% year-on-year for FY20. The reduction follows…
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8 July
Footfall jumps in first week of June but stalls amid restriction delay
Footfall across UK retail destinations continued to strengthen in June, moving to -22.2% below the 2019 level from -27.5% in…
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8 July
WH Smith to open 18 new stores across UK airports
WH Smith has announced that it will open 18 new technology and accessories stores across some UK airports, including London…
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