Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneHigh Street
Almost half of consumers prefer independent stores
New research has found that nearly half (42%) of consumers would shop with an independent retailer because they prefer to…
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12 JuneEconomy
UK consumers plan a £799m expenditure for Father’s Day
UK consumers are expecting to spend £799m on gifts for Father’s Day this year, a study has found. Data gathered…
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8 JuneDIY
B&Q announces sales overhaul with 700 employees consulted over new roles
B&Q has announced that it is to make changes to its sales processes with 700 employees consulted over the changes.…
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8 JuneGovernment
Retailers ‘mis-using’ CVA rent reductions, say landlords
Real estate association, the British Property Federation (BPF), believe that retailers have been “mis-using” the CVA process to lower the…
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6 JuneEconomy
May consumer spending growth highest since April 2017
In-store consumer spending in May led to an increase of 5.1% in consumer spending, the highest level of growth recorded…
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4 JuneHR
GMB Amazon probe finds ‘terrible conditions’ for warehouse staff
An investigation by trade union GMB has found “terrible conditions” and poor treatment of workers in Amazon warehouses. A series…
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May- 2018 -30 MayOnline & Digital
Average online order value rises for 14th consecutive month
The average order value for online purchases has increased for 14 months in a row, according to new data. Figures…
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25 MayPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s new ‘dogsbody’ contract hammered by unions, MPs and staff
Sainsbury’s new contracts which the supermarket says are a ‘boost’ to staff have been accused of bringing in a “dogsbody…
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24 MayComment
Reinforce the mobile-first consumer mindset
A Q1 Global Commerce Review, which reveals a rapid increase in the use of smartphones for retail purchases in the…
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15 MaySupermarkets
Morrisons donates £45,000 to ‘fight fresh food waste’
Morrisons has donated £45,000 to the Community Fridge Network, a food surplus scheme run by environmental charity Hubbub. The money…
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