Covid-19

PM outlines ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown

Prime minister Boris Johnson has set out his four-step “roadmap” to guide the nation out of lockdown “cautiously but irreversibly”,…

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The restructuring options for retailers before it’s too late for rescue

Despite a glimmer of hope that Government may extend more Covid-19 support measures, retailers shouldn’t leave their future to chance…

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Retail needs to adapt to the new necessities

“Who are these people buying heels?!” one of my team members asked in wonder today, when discussing how spending habits…

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More than half of retailers are ‘resistant’ to digital progress

More than half of retail industry C-suite executives, directors and senior managers (51%) are “resistant” to digital progress, according to…

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Poundland owner to open 400 new stores despite dent to profits

Poundland owner the Pepco Group has announced plans to open 400 stores this year despite posting a drop in profits…

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BPF names NewRiver CEO as chair of retail board

The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Allan Lockhart, CEO at real estate investment trust NewRiver REIT, as chair of…

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Sunak to delay review of business rates until autumn

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to reveal that he will delay a final report on the review of business rates…

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Moonpig expects FY revenues to double amid Valentine’s boost

Moonpig has announced it expects revenues for the financial year ending 30 April 2021 to approximately double to £173m. The…

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Westminster Council launches Oxford Street revival initiative

An “ambitious” new framework has been launched by Westminster City Council in a bid to kickstart a “reimagined” Oxford Street…

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Almost half of consumers shift to online shopping due to covid-19

Almost half of consumers (46%) in 2020 made an online purchase that would have previously been made in-store amid the…

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