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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Sep- 2020 -16 September
Nectar points given with Argos purchases for first time
Sainsbury’s has revealed that Nectar points will now be offered with Argos purchases for the first time ever. The supermarket…
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16 September
Keir Starmer backs Usdaw’s call for government support
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed Keir Starmer’s backing for targeted government support to help save jobs and businesses in…
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15 September
Creditors approve New Look CVA
New Look has announced that a CVA proposal launched last month has been approved by the majority of its unsecured…
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15 September
UK supermarket sales begin to stabilise
After a period of “accelerated growth”, UK supermarket sales have begun to stabilise, but Brits now shop for groceries online…
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15 September
Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July
The rate of unemployment in the UK increased 0.2% to 4.1% in the two months to July 2020, according to…
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15 September
Ocado sales surge as it praises M&S switch
Online grocer Ocado has revealed it has reported a 52% surge in sales during the third quarter of the year,…
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15 September
Next takes majority stake in Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret owner L Brands has announced it has formed a joint venture with Next which will see the retailer…
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15 September
New Look landlords to reject CVA
New Look’s biggest landlords have reportedly rejected the retailer’s CVA plan in a move that will “throw its survival into…
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14 September
700,000 jobs at risk as end of furlough scheme draws near
Over 700,000 employees are at risk of being made redundant in the second half of 2020, research from Institute for…
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14 September
Aldi to trial click and collect
Major supermarket chain Aldi has announced it will begin its first UK trial for a click-and-collect service from today (14…
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