What will happen to retail if there’s another lockdown in the UK?
With Covid-19 coronavirus cases rising in the UK, retailers are questioning whether a second lockdown is likely to come into…
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Jessica Paige
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John Lewis staff will not receive a bonus after £625m pre-tax loss
UK department store chain John Lewis & Partners saw a £635m pre-tax loss for the six months to 25 July,…
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Ocado sees surge in retail sales following M&S partnership
UK-based online grocer Ocado said today that its switch from delivering for Waitrose to delivering for Marks & Spencer (M&S)…
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UK retail experiences worst visitor numbers since April
UK shopping destinations have seen a weekly visitor number drop for the first time since late April when retail was…
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125,000 jobs lost in the UK retail sector so-far this year, says study
124,515 job losses in the retail sector were recorded between 1 January and 31 August this year. These losses include…
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How retail unicorns are facing the challenge of Covid-19
Unicorn companies are privately held startup businesses valued at a minimum of £1bn. For example, TradeGala - the B2B online…
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UK retailers “hanging by a thread” as high streets remain empty
UK high-street footfall decreased by 34.8% in August and retailers are struggling as September’s quarter rent approaches, according to figures…
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Primark post-lockdown sales surpass expectations: Experts respond
UK-based high street retailer Primark has recorded “higher than expected” sales since reopening in June, with the company predicted to…
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Asda bid deadline sees private equity firms finalising takeover offers
UK-based supermarket chain Asda could be under new ownership this week, as the deadline for the supermarkets takeover bids concludes…
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John Lewis adds 30 new brands in an attempt to modernise
UK-based department store chain John Lewis & Partners has announced that it is adding 30 third-party brands to its platform,…