NRF reports 0.7% rise in US retail sales from July to August
Sales for the first eight months of the year were up by 15% compared with the same period of 2020.
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BRC reports 18% decline in UK retail footfall in August
Overall footfall in the country remained down compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Fobi completes integration of its platform with Shopify
Fobi App is also available on the Shopify App Store for the latter’s retailers.
NRF reports decline in US retail sales in July as Covid-19 cases rose
NRF expects retail sales this year to grow by between 10.5% and 13.5% compared to...
US retailers update Covid-19 policies as case numbers rise
Walmart store associates are required to wear masks in highly transmissive areas, whether or not...
Walmart partners with Adobe to help businesses with digital transition
Walmart continues to use machine learning, Cloud-powered checkout and pickup capabilities to enhance its customer experience.
Debenhams’ turnaround is boohoo’s biggest challenge in its array of acquisitions
Debenhams is to pose a challenge for boohoo as the group has to boost sales and attract shopper preferences through differentiation.
ONS data shows 0.5% increase in UK retail sales for last month
Sales improved by 9.5% during the month compared with their pre-pandemic levels from last February.
UK retailers encourage continued use of face masks in stores
Wearing face masks in shops in England will no longer be mandatory after coronavirus safety restrictions ease from 19 July.
Leading retailers partner to launch climate change initiative
The initiative aims to encourage other retailers to help limit global warming to 1.5°C.
ONS reports fall in UK retail sales between April and May
People have chosen to visit bars and restaurants since they have reopened, instead of buying food at supermarkets.
