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NewsTesco reaches agreement with Unite but Usdaw Christmas strike talks ongoing
Tesco has reached an agreement on pay with staff at four distribution centres, averting strike action and reducing the possibility of empty shelves before Christmas.
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NewsQuiz warns of potential effect of Omicron on Christmas as it delivers another loss
Quiz has reported a loss before tax and warned its stakeholders about the potential loss of sales due to the rise of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsMcColl’s blames Covid-19 and supply chain disruption for falling sales and profits
The embattled c-store chain McColl’s has blamed falling sales and profits in the 2021 financial year on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues.
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NewsTesco reopens talks with union in bid to end planned Christmas strike action
Tesco has agreed to reopen talks with Usdaw after members across its distribution centres voted overwhelmingly to go on strike from December 20.
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NewsExclusive: TikTok UK launches new ‘On Trend’ two-day shopping event
TikTok has unveiled a two-day shopping event called ‘On Trend’ which will allow users to purchase directly from brands on the platform during a series of live streaming sessions.
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NewsLeading retailers reveal mega-sale-day strategy
Retailers are now offering a more varied approach to mega-sale-day [MSD] events such as Black Friday, with heavy discounting not the only means of drawing in customers, Retail Week’s latest virtual panel discussion will reveal on Wednesday.
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NewsJysk sales surge as homewares boom drives further store expansion
Danish furniture and home furnishings chain Jysk has recorded a surge in full-year sales despite lockdown restrictions as the retailer gears up to increase its UK store footprint by half.
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NewsCyber attack hits over 300 Spar shops and drives closures
More than 300 Spar branches across the north of England have been struck by a cyber attack that has left them unable to receive credit card payments or use email since Sunday.
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NewsTesco set for disruption at majority of warehouses as staff back strike action
Workers across a further nine Tesco distribution centres have voted to strike the week before Christmas alongside staff at Antrim, Belfast, Didcot and Doncaster.
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NewsTesco faces distribution strike in run-up to Christmas
Workers at four Tesco distribution centres plan to go on strike in the days leading up to Christmas.
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NewsBoots owner considers £5bn sale of health and beauty powerhouse
Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering options for its Boots business, including a sale that could bring a price tag of £5bn or more.
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NewsTed Baker mourns death of chair
Ted Baker chair John Barton has died suddenly, the retailer reported.
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NewsGrocers accused over high fuel prices
Motoring organisation the RAC has attacked retailers such as the big grocers for allegedly failing to pass on lower petrol prices to consumers.
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NewsRetailers welcome law change to crack down on abuse of store staff
Retailers have welcomed a proposed legal change that could lead to tougher sentences for people who assault store staff.
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NewsWickes ups profit expectations after strong trading
DIY specialist Wickes has lifted full-year earnings expectations after strong fourth-quarter trading.
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NewsHalfords acquires automotive service business National in £62m deal
Halfords has snapped up automotive service and repair chain National in a deal that boss Graham Stapleton says “cements” the chain as the UK’s largest vehicle repair business.
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NewsSelfridges set to be sold to Thailand’s Central Group
Selfridges owners the Weston family have reportedly agreed to sell the department store chain to Thailand’s Central Group, with hopes for the deal to be completed by the end of this year.
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NewsGymshark to open first permanent store with London flagship
Gymshark has unveiled plans for its first permanent retail location in London as it ramps up for international bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsAdidas and Reebok embrace cryptocurrencies with new partnerships
Sportswear giants Adidas and Reebok have signalled their intention to increase their engagement with cryptocurrencies, as both entered partnerships with digital money platforms.
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NewsEG Group profits slump against tough comparable but hails foodservice success
EG Group posted a sales increase in the third quarter, but profits failed to match last year’s post-pandemic levels.