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NewsJohn Lewis launches 'virtual experiences' during coronavirus lockdown
John Lewis has launched a series of “virtual services and experiences” to take some of its in-store propositions into people’s homes during coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsAmazon to hire 75,000 staff and stop accepting new online food customers
Amazon is to take on another 75,000 new staff and stop accepting orders from new online grocery customers in the US as it grapples with surging demand.
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NewsGovernment plots fresh overhaul of emergency coronavirus loans
The government is preparing a fresh overhaul of the emergency loan packages on offer for larger businesses battling to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsNext resumes selling online following ‘extensive’ safety measures
Next has resumed selling online this morning less than three weeks after temporarily closing its ecommerce, warehouse and distribution operations amid the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCo-op boss Murrells takes pay cut to launch Members’ Coronavirus Fund
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has taken a 20% pay cut over the next three months to help the business kick-start its Members’ Coronavirus Fund.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Retail Week’s annual diversity conference goes virtual
To support its community, the 2020 Be Inspired conference has been transformed into a week of free virtual events with a speaker line up including Jane Shepherdson of My Wardrobe HQ, David Grunwald from Farfetch, Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis and more
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five qualities fashion retailers will need to survive the coronavirus crisis
Of all the categories of retail that have suffered from the coronavirus pandemic, fashion has arguably been hit the hardest. Retail Week looks at five key considerations that will see fashion retailers through to the other side.
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VideoFace time: Pets at Home boss Pritchard on the Covid-19 ‘war’
Pets at Home boss Peter Pritchard tells Retail Week how the business is “fighting a war” during the coronavirus pandemic, what the future holds now that “normal has gone”, and explains why he is supporting our CaRe20 fundraising campaign.
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NewsDebenhams liquidates Irish arm as it appoints administrators
Ailing department store chain Debenhams has appointed administrators for the second time in 12 months and has liquidated its Irish business.
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NewsGreggs raises £150m through government coronavirus finance scheme
Greggs has accessed £150m in new finances to help see it through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic via the government’s corporate financing scheme.
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NewsVideo: John Lewis chair Sharon White pays tribute to coronavirus response
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White has recorded a video paying tribute to Waitrose and John Lewis staff’s efforts to fight coronavirus and help those affected by the outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus spurs brand partnerships for Asos
The coronavirus crisis has prompted interest from a raft of fashion brands to sell through Asos as lockdowns worldwide decimate sales through bricks-and-mortar stores.
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NewsBoots to temporarily shut 60 stores and redeploy pharmacists
Boots will temporarily close 60 stores in city and shopping centre locations over the next week.
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NewsCoronavirus: Government urges retailers to continue ‘vital’ trading online
The business secretary wants UK retailers to continue trading online “as a vital lifeline” for the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos data reveals lockdown sales recovery pattern in Europe
After a record first half, Asos’ celebrations have been momentarily paused as the fashion pureplay tackles the impact of coronavirus on customer traffic and sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis creates wellbeing area for NHS Nightingale staff
John Lewis Partnership will build a wellbeing centre for staff working at the new NHS Nightingale hospital in London.
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NewsGreen to borrow against distribution centre as Arcadia seeks £50m
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green wants to borrow £50m against one of his fashion group’s new distribution centres as his stable of brands fights for survival.
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NewsNaked Wines sales to exceed £200m as lockdowns raise demand
Naked Wines has said its full-year 2020 revenues will be in excess of £200m due to higher levels of demand from new and repeat customers under lockdown because of coronavirus.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Can department stores survive coronavirus crisis?
As Debenhams tumbles into administration for the second time in a year and Fenwick makes sweeping leadership changes, Retail Week asks industry experts for their view on whether department stores can survive the coronavirus crisis.
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OpinionOpinion: Relax Sunday trading laws during coronavirus crisis
It is an age-old debate that splits opinion like few others in the world of retail: should Sunday trading laws be relaxed?