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Aug- 2020 -5 August
Sainsbury’s signs EHRC agreement
Sainsbury’s has signed a legally binding document with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) after it was found liable…
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5 August
CMA clears Amazon’s Deliveroo investment
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Amazon’s 16% investment in Deliveroo, after finding that it will not “substantially…
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4 August
Dixons Carphone to axe 800 jobs
Dixons Carphone is set to axe 800 management roles in a bid to restructure and streamline the company. The Currys…
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4 August
DW Sports falls into administration, 1,700 jobs at risk
DW Sports has collapsed into administration, placing around 1,700 jobs at risk. BDO announced that its restructuring partners, Graham Newton…
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4 August
Mandatory face coverings sparks ‘modest’ uplift in footfall
Footfall across all UK retail destinations saw a “modest” uplift last week, with footfall up by 2.8% against the week…
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4 August
AO to open new 115,000 sq ft warehouse
Online electricals retailer AO has expanded its logistic capabilities with the opening of a new 115,000 sq ft warehouse in…
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4 August
John Lewis launches supplier framework
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a supplier engagement programme entitled ‘Better Jobs’ to all of its…
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3 August
Apple seeking 50% rent cuts despite positive Covid performance
Tech giant Apple is reportedly seeking rent reductions of up to 50% from landlords despite seeing sales actually increase during…
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3 August
Hobbycraft reports 200% increase in online sales amid lockdown
Hobbycraft has reported a 200% increase in like-for-like online sales in its FY results as it appears to have weathered…
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3 August
Hammerson taps investors for cash
Hammerson has confirmed that it is holding advanced discussions regarding a possible disposal of a stake in a European arm…
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