All Coronavirus articles – Page 40
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NewsModern slavery risk rises in Asia as pandemic hits fashion industry
While the UK is enraged by the allegations of modern slavery in Leicester factories, manufacturing hubs in Asia have seen the problem worsen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsLunchboxes, tablets and growth spurts drive back-to-school sales surge
As children return to school this week after six months away, John Lewis and M&S recorded sales jumps across stores and online as parents prepped for the new academic year.
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NewsCosta Coffee store review puts 1,650 jobs at risk
High street chain Costa Coffee has said 1,650 roles across the business are at risk of being axed as it reviews its sprawling store estate in light of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsAmazon set to create 10,000 new UK jobs this year
Amazon is on course to create 10,000 new permanent jobs during 2020 across its UK operations in order to meet growing consumer demand.
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NewsLego set to open 120 new stores amid lockdown sales surge
Lego has announced plans to open 120 new stores this year, following a leap in the number of adults using the building kits during lockdown.
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NewsLondon closures drive shop vacancy rate to highest level since 2014
The number of empty shops in the UK has now reached the highest peak since January 2014, as city centres suffer from lack of footfall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisBig Question: Has Covid-19 dealt a hammer blow to workplace diversity?
Covid-19 has impacted all in society but, from a work perspective, are some groups harder hit than others? What can retailers do to support those struggling the most?
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NewsOcado pauses staff deliveries to focus on clearing M&S backlog
Pureplay grocer Ocado has paused all deliveries to staff members as it seeks to clear a backlog of customer orders after its switchover to Marks & Spencer products.
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NewsB&Q pledges £100,000 to help Solent small businesses
B&Q has pledged to donate £100,000 of levy funds to the Transfer to Transform scheme, which aims to boost small and medium businesses in the Solent area.
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NewsAsda revives ‘Asda Price’ campaign as part of £100m spending salvo
Grocer Asda has bought back its ‘Asda Price’ campaign to promote a £100m investment in reducing prices on thousands of own-brand and branded products.
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NewsUsdaw violence against shopworkers petition soars past 50,000 signatures
Usdaw’s House of Commons petition to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse has passed 50,000 signatures, meaning the government will now have to formally respond.
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NewsMorrisons to hire 180 new florists as flower sales bloom
Morrisons will double the number of flower stalls in its supermarkets and hire 180 new florists amid a surge in demand.
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NewsShop prices fall in August as retailers tempt shoppers with Sales
Shop prices fell for the 15th consecutive month in August, but British Retail Consortium (BRC) chief executive Helen Dickinson warns that the incoming Brexit uncertainty could lead to a hike in prices.
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NewsOcado apologises for cancelled orders on first day of M&S switch
Ocado has offered “sincere apologies” after the first day of its switchover to stocking Marks & Spencer products was marred by complaints from angry customers about orders being cancelled.
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NewsGrocers and suppliers sign up to Rashford’s food poverty taskforce
A host of UK grocers and suppliers have signed up to a new food poverty taskforce set up by footballer Marcus Rashford.
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NewsDebenhams deadline for rescue bids looms
Debenhams has urged prospective bidders to formalise their offers today in a bid to secure the ailing department store’s future.
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NewsMoss Bros drafts in advisers as it mulls possible CVA
Struggling menswear retailer Moss Bros has drafted in KPMG as it considers closing stores and slashing jobs in a bid to ride out the pandemic.
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NewsDunelm performance ahead of expectation as post-lockdown sales soar
Homewares retailer Dunelm has said its financial performance for the year is ahead of expectation as post-lockdown sales soar.
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VideoFace time: M&S food chief Stuart Machin on launch of Ocado joint venture
On a landmark day for Marks & Spencer, as its partnership with Ocado goes live, the retailer’s food boss Stuart Machin speaks to Retail Week about the significance of the launch and its changing food business.
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NewsAnn Summers ponders CVA after ‘toughest year’
Lingerie and sex toys specialist Ann Summers is poised to launch a CVA after suffering increased losses in its latest reported year.