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Mar- 2021 -19 March
Non-essential Welsh retail to begin reopening from 22 March
Mark Drakeford, first minister of Wales, has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions, starting with the reopening of non-essential retail…
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19 March
Co-op further extends franchise portfolio
The Co-operative Group has opened its 15th franchise site with the launch of its Cornwall Services store, as the group…
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19 March
Nike global revenues up 3% as online helps offset store closures
Global sportswear giant Nike has revealed that its revenues for the third quarter of the year were $10.4bn (£7.4bn) up…
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19 March
Asda CEO Roger Burnley to step down
Asda has confirmed that CEO and president Roger Burnley will step away from the business next year, once the supermarket…
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19 March
L Brands founder steps down from board
Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, has announced that he and his wife Abigail will not stand for re-election…
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19 March
Halfords acquires Universal Tyre and Autocentres for £15m
Halfords has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Universal Tyre and Autocentres (Universal) for a consideration of £15m.…
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19 March
UK consumer confidence rises in March
Consumer confidence in the UK is on the rise, according to GfK’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index, as consumer confidence has…
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18 March
Wilko key workers prepare to strike amid sick pay cuts
Wilko key workers who are part of GMB union have announced they are preparing to strike after having their sick…
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18 March
Superdrug launches Missguided beauty collection
Superdrug has announced the launch of a Missguided beauty range at its stores across the UK. Debuting this week, the…
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18 March
Ralph and Russo enters administration
Ralph and Russo has announced that it has been placed into administration putting its 400 worldwide employees at risk. Last…
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