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Store vacancy rate improves for first time since 2018

New research has found the number of vacant stores has decreased for the first time since 2018, according to the…

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Study reveals areas hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies

Norwich has been revealed as the area hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies, according to a study by Wholesale Clearance.…

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Getir to create 6,000 UK jobs in 2022

Getir, a rapid grocery delivery app, reportedly expects to create up to 6,000 jobs in the UK this year alone.…

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Signs of footfall return ahead of lifting of Plan B

Increases in footfall are already beginning to be seen after the announcement of the end of Plan B, with footfall…

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Dunelm appoints non-executive director

Dunelm has announced the appointment of Kelly Devine as a non-executive director. Devine will join the board on 1 March…

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Aldi launches first checkout-free store

Aldi has launched its first checkout-free concept store, Aldi Shop&Go, in London this morning for public testing. After having been…

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Footfall rise shows first signs of return to office

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 1.5% last week from the week before, according to Springboard. High streets were…

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Asos to move to main stock market amid sales boost

Asos has announced its intention to move to London Stock Exchange’s Main Market at the end of February 2022 after…

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Diversification – the pandemic lifeline

Business diversification is not a novel notion. Renowned e-commerce website Amazon is said to be one of the early companies…

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Footfall declines as workers stay away from office

Footfall declined by -6% last week across all UK destinations from the week before, but working from home continued to…

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