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Jul- 2024 -8 July
Asda scraps four-day work week trial
Asda has reportedly scrapped its trial of a four day work week after staff were left exhausted, according to reports…
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8 July
Huddled Group acquires 75% stake in Boop Beauty
Huddled Group has announced it has taken a controlling stake of 75% of the equity in Boop Beauty Limited, an…
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8 July
Labour appoints Timpson boss as new prisons minister
James Timpson OBE, CEO of the Timpson shoe repair chain, has been appointed as the new Minister for Prisons, Parole…
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5 July
Today’s news in brief-5/7/24
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to swiftly address their campaign promises after…
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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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