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Apr- 2021 -6 April
Poundland set for 30 new store openings
Poundland has announced that it is set to open up to 30 Poundland and Dealz stores across the UK and…
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6 April
John Lewis to reopen stores
John Lewis has confirmed that it will reopen its shops in England and Wales on 12 April following the latest…
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6 April
Peacocks rescued from administration, 2,000 jobs saved
Peacocks has reportedly been rescued out of administration in a move that will save 2,000 jobs and 200 of its…
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6 April
Hammerson scales back Dublin retail development plans
Hammerson has reportedly scaled back its retail plans for its new development at Dublin Central, instead switching its focus towards…
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6 April
Iceland MD calls for digital sales tax
The boss of Iceland is calling for a digital sales tax to support the British high street’s economic recovery post-lockdown.…
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6 April
Non-essential retail reopening confirmed by PM
Non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality has been given the green light to reopen on 12 April, as the prime minister…
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6 April
Tesco adds 250 new food donation points
Tesco has announced plans to install more than 250 new food donation points at its Superstores and Tesco Extra stores…
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6 April
Waitrose names Emma Isaac as marketing head
Waitrose has announced the appointment of Emma Isaac as the group’s new head of brand marketing and marketing planning. Isaac’s…
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1 April
Topps Tiles H1 2021 revenues hold steady
Topps Tiles, a tiling retailer, saw its total revenues for the 26 weeks ended 27 March 2021 fall 2.4% year-on-year…
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1 April
John Lewis Partnership appoints non-executive director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Nish Kankiwala will join the board as a non-executive director. Kankiwala will succeed…
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