All News articles – Page 268
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle ‘terrible issue’ of harassment through new certification
The Retail Trust and law firm Foot Anstey have joined forces to create safer working conditions for shopfloor staff.
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NewsSainsbury’s investors back call for grocer to pay ‘real living wage’
Sainsbury’s will hold a shareholder vote at its upcoming AGM on pay for all its entry-level staff amid growing support from investors for the grocer to pay the ‘real living wage’ across the UK.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Jaeger to more stores and overseas
Marks & Spencer is to roll out Jaeger, the fashion brand it acquired out of administration last year and relaunched, to more UK shops and international markets.
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NewsCo-op chief executive Steve Murrells to step down in May
The Co-op chief executive Steve Murrells is stepping down after 10 years with the business.
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NewsRetail sales rise in February but online share falls back
Retail sales rose year on year in February but online continued on a downward trend as pandemic conditions eased, official data has shown.
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NewsWickes’ profits surge in ‘year of excellent growth’
Home improvement retailer Wickes has reported rocketing full-year sales and profits and said it is well positioned for further growth.
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NewsAsda launches new budget range and extends loyalty programme to more stores
Asda has launched a new Just Essentials budget range and extended its loyalty programme to more stores as it seeks to support customers through the cost of living crisis.
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NewsMorrisons takeover could face deeper CMA probe over fuel price fears
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice’s takeover of grocery giant Morrisons has hit a snag after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised concerns over the impact the move would have on fuel prices.
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NewsAmazon launches fully electric HGV fleet as it ramps up net-zero push
Amazon has launched its first-ever fully electric fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK as part of broader plans to become net-zero by 2040.
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NewsMcColl’s boss Miller exits as rescue talks progress
McColl’s boss Jonathan Miller has stepped down after more than three decades with the business as it scrambles to secure fresh investment.
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NewsNext delivers surge in profits but global ‘uncertainty’ drives down forecasts
Next has posted a surge in profits but downgraded forecasts for its new financial year amid a slowdown in its international business.
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NewsFenwick unveils plans for £40m investment in Newcastle flagship
Fenwick has revealed plans for a £40m multi-year investment in its Newcastle flagship store as it celebrates its 140th anniversary.
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NewsNike sales surge as pre-pandemic shopping habits return
Nike recorded a strong uplift in its third-quarter sales across the US and Europe, aided by a “steady normalisation of traffic” to its own-brand stores.
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NewsInflation hits 30-year high ahead of Sunak’s spring statement
Inflation shot up again in February as fuel, energy and food costs all surged ahead of chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spring spending statement later today.
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NewsScS blames international supply chain issues as it slips to loss
ScS has slipped into the red, blaming international supply chain issues for its subdued revenues and profits.
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NewsKingfisher delivers record year as profits and sales soar
Kingfisher has said it is “ahead of schedule” with its new strategy after reporting record profits and sales last year.
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NewsThe Hut Group names former ITV boss as new chair
The Hut Group has named former ITV founding chief executive Charles Allen as its non-executive chair.
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NewsBritish Land and Landsec seek £800m shopping centre swap
UK landlords British Land and Landsec are looking into an £800m asset swap in a bid to revive their respective share prices.
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NewsBoots bidders assemble for £7bn takeover
Bidders for high street chemist Boots are set to meet with bosses this week as the takeover race intensifies.
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NewsDecathlon founders face backlash against Russian growth plans
Decathlon’s French founders have made plans to expand the Russian footprint of its Leroy Merlin DIY chain following other Western retailers’ exits.