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Jun- 2021 -21 June
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16…
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21 June
Hotel Chocolat acquires Rabot 1745
Hotel Chocolat has announced that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Rabot 1745 Limited. Rabot…
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21 June
Usdaw calls for £10 minimum wage to thank key workers
Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary has said the “best way” to thank key workers is to ensure “fairness at work”…
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21 June
Morrisons rejects £5.5bn CD&R takeover bid
Wm Morrison Supermarkets has rejected a £5.5bn takeover bid from the American private equity company, Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R).…
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18 June
Sports Direct flagship store reopens following £10m refurbishment
Sports Direct has announced it will be reopening its flagship store in Oxford Street following a £10m refurbishment. The store…
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18 June
Bira takes credit for rent moratorium extension
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has taken credit for the recently announced rent moratorium extension. Revealed on 16 June,…
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18 June
John Lewis appoints AlixPartners to conduct supply chain review
John Lewis has reportedly appointed AlixPartners to conduct a strategic review of its supply chain and buying habits. According to…
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18 June
Over a quarter of all UK payments now contactless
UK Finance, the trade association for the country’s banking and financial services sector, has revealed that more than a quarter…
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18 June
Usdaw urges Boohoo to engage in talks ahead of AGM
Retail trade union Usdaw said it has once again urged Boohoo to engage in talks to recognise the union ahead…
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18 June
Waterstones FY20 revenues decline 4.3% to £376m
Waterstones has reported a 4.3% year-on-year decline in revenues to £376m for the 52 weeks ended 25 April 2020. The…
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