Coronavirus

92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday,…

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Retail sales bounce back in May, says ONS

The volume of retail sales volumes “partly rebounded” in May, according to the latest statistics from the Office of National…

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Employers given 30 days to ‘confess’ to furlough abuses

Legislation is currently being fast-tracked to allow HMRC to reclaim any furlough money overpaid to employers, or not spent on…

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Allsaints launches CVA proposal

Clothing retailer Allsaints has revealed the launch of a CVA proposal that aims to restructure both its UK and US…

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The need for speed – How retailers can respond to consumers’ ‘mobile-first’ behaviour

The retail landscape has been altered beyond all recognition in the light of COVID. The fact that things won’t go…

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Joules predicts £3m loss after pandemic hit

Fashion retailer Joules has predicted an underlying loss for its 2020 financial year of between £2m and £3m attributed to…

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Matalan seeks £29m HQ sale

Matalan is reportedly seeking a sale of its Liverpool-based headquarters as it looks to inject more cash into the business…

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Usdaw urges public to ‘respect shopworkers’ as shops are allowed to reopen

Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed…

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The Works aims to reopen 465 stores next week

The Works has announced it is aiming to reopen 465 stores across England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland…

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How smart retailers are pivoting to meet the demands of consumers today

‘Hoarding’ may be the term most associated with Covid-19 consumerism, but beyond toilet paper and soap, consumer buying behavior has…

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