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Dec- 2020 -17 December
Internet Fusion create a packaging process that is over 99% plastic-free
Internet Fusion Group, a leading lifestyle e-commerce retailer with brands such as Surfdome and Country Attire, have created a sustainable…
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17 December
Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3
UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3…
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17 December
Watches of Switzerland profits soar in H1
Watches of Switzerland has reported an increase in its half-year profits, with profit rising to £36.2m in the 26 weeks…
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17 December
Julian Dunkerton named permanent CEO at Superdry
Superdry has announced that founder Julian Dunkerton has been appointed as CEO on a permanent basis, replacing his interim contract…
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17 December
Lidl adverts ‘misleading’, rules ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that the recommended retail prices (RRP) in a series of Lidl adverts were…
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17 December
Non-essential retail to close in Wales
The First Minister of Wales has confirmed that the country will move to alert level four amid rising Covid-19 cases,…
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16 December
Yoox Net-A-Porter appoints new global operations director
Yoox Net-A-Porter has announced the appointment of Mirko Nobili as its new global operations director. Nobili’s appointment into the senior…
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16 December
Ocado has largest pay gap between CEO and staff, report finds
Online grocer Ocado reportedly has the highest pay gap between workers on the shop floor and those in senior level…
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16 December
Two thirds of shoppers feel unsafe on UK high streets
Almost two thirds of shoppers (61%) in the UK still feel unsafe when shopping on their high streets, according to…
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16 December
Dixons Carphone sales soar in half-year results
Dixons Carphone has announced that like-for-like electrical sales soared by 17% in the half-year ended 31 October 2020, despite the…
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