Covid-19

How retailers can adapt in a post-Covid-19 economy

A post-Covid-19 world may seem like a distant reality for now. While there are advances in finding a cure or…

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Boohoo to investigate illegal practices at factory

Boohoo has responded to allegations of slavery and poor working conditions after a Sunday Times exposé highlighted the conditions at…

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Consumer confidence increases in June   

GfK’s fourth Covid-19 flash report has revealed Consumer Confidence Index increased by three points to -27 over the past two…

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Boohoo denies it ‘puts workers at risk’

Online clothing retailer Boohoo has defended its business practices against accusations that it was putting workers at factories in Leicester…

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17 million UK consumers expected to permanently shop online post-Covid-19

Some 17.2 million British consumers plan to make permanent changes to the way they shop, as perceived risks of contracting…

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Arcadia to cut 500 head office jobs

Arcadia has revealed it is set to cut around 500 head office roles due to the impact of the coronavirus…

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Harrods to cut 700 jobs

Luxury department store Harrods is set to cut around 700 jobs as it attempts to weather the storm caused by…

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B&M reports ‘strong’ performance as revenue rises over 25%

Budget retailer B&M has reported a “strong” start to the financial year as it saw a 27.7% increase in group…

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Sainsbury’s sales boosted by online growth

Sainsbury’s has welcomed a “particularly strong” online performance in its first quarter of trading, as online sales more than doubled,…

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TM Lewin collapses into administration

TM Lewin has collapsed into administration following news that the retailer was eyeing up a pre-pack administration deal.  According to…

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