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Jun- 2021 -7 June
ACS calls on gov to ensure DRS scheme is ‘workable’ for local shops
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that the deposit return scheme (DRS) which…
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7 June
Klarna launches UK shopping feature
Klarna, a global banking, payments, and shopping service provider, has launched a new shopping app. The shopping feature enables UK…
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7 June
Amazon Small Business Accelerator launches exporting bootcamps
Amazon has announced the first two exporting events in a series with the Department for International Trade providing startups, and…
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7 June
May footfall decreases 27.7%, latest BRC data reveals
Total UK footfall decreased by 27.7% in May compared with the same period in 2019, according to the latest British…
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7 June
Retailers urge gov to extend credit insurance scheme
Retailers across the UK are calling on the government to extend the scheme that guarantees trade credit insurance, in a…
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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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