Coronavirus

Retail sales down 3.8% in November

Retail sales in November were down 3.8% compared to the previous month, according to the latest figures published by the…

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Furlough scheme extended until April 2021

The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards…

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Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3

UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3…

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Non-essential retail to close in Wales

The First Minister of Wales has confirmed that the country will move to alert level four amid rising Covid-19 cases,…

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Top tips for email marketing and deliverability this Christmas season

With such an unpredictable year coming to a close, one thing is certain: this year’s festive season will pose an…

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Forecasting future staffing needs

While many retail businesses use cash-flow forecasting to optimise their trading performance, could they be doing more to predict their…

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No need to panic buy before Brexit, says BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged members of the public to refrain from stockpiling food before Britain leaves the…

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Co-op launches partnership with Deliveroo

Co-op has launched a new partnership with Deliveroo and fresh fruit and veg suppliers Sheringhams to help provide 20,000 meals…

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Re-energising retail in 2021: Three challenges and one solution

The story of retail in 2020 is one of extreme contrasts. On the one hand, the Amazons, Asos and supermarket…

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Co-op members urge company to return rates relief

The Co-op Group is reportedly being urged by its members to reverse its decision not to repay the millions of…

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