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Jul- 2024 -5 July
Aldi to introduce higher welfare standard for chickens
Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers, further improving…
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5 July
Time for Starmer to ‘get down to business’, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stated that it is time for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to “get…
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5 July
The Cotswold Company upgrades showrooms with new Upholstery Hubs
Furniture and homeware brand The Cotswold Company has announced that it has completed a significant programme to upgrade its showrooms…
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5 July
The O2 sales increase 10% in H1
The O2 has revealed that it has seen a 10% increase in sales and a 15.5% uplift in footfall during…
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5 July
Co-op partners with Walmart on new online fulfilment tech
Co-op has announced a partnership with Walmart Commerce Technologies that will see it implement online fulfilment technology – store assist…
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5 July
Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June
Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased…
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4 July
Today’s news in brief-4/7/24
The European Commission is taking a decisive step to tackle a surge in unsafe and substandard products flooding EU markets…
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4 July
Castore opens new flagship shop at centre:mk
Sportswear brand Castore has recently announced the official opening of its regional flagship store at centre:mk. Located on centre:mk’s premium…
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4 July
EU proposes new custom duties to curb Chinese imports
The EU has reportedly drawn up plans to impose custom duties on cheap products from Chinese online retailers such as…
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4 July
Bezos to sell over $4bn of Amazon shares
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is planning to sell more than $4bn (£3.2bn) of his shares in the company, as the…
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