All Covid-19 articles – Page 51
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Analysis
The Big Question: Should face masks be mandatory in shops?
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made face coverings compulsory for all shoppers from July 10, but they are only mandatory on public transport in England, and not obligatory in Wales or Northern Ireland. Industry experts offer their view on whether the rest of the UK should follow Scotland’s lead.
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News
River Island to cut 250 head office jobs as coronavirus costs bite
River Island is axing 250 head office roles in a bid to reduce costs following the fall in sales triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequently reduced footfall.
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News
Sosandar cuts losses as quarterly sales rise
Fashion etailer Sosandar has reported a resilient performance in its first quarter, when sales rose and losses fell.
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News
Halfords profits beat forecast despite Covid impact
Bikes and motor accessories specialist Halfords generated full-year profits ahead of guidance but remained cautious about trading conditions.
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News
JD Sports posts profits rise and calls for ‘rental realism’
JD sports has posted a rise in sales and profits and said it expects to continue to prosper despite the impact of coronavirus and a changing landscape.
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Retail Voice
Five key concerns when optimising multichannel stock
If the global pandemic has taught us anything it is that agility is key and those that can be flexible will come out on top in the survival of the fittest.
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Opinion
Fiona Lambert: Leicester must break vicious cycle and restore great fashion factories
With a long career in the fashion and textile industry and living and working in Leicester, I’ve been deeply saddened by the reports that garment manufacturing has potentially had a part to play in the spread of Covid-19 and the extended lockdown.
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News
Pret A Manger to shutter 30 stores putting 1,000 jobs at risk
Pret A Manger is permanently closing 30 of its stores and putting around 1,000 jobs into consultation following the “significant impact” of coronavirus on profits and cash flow.
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News
Treasury considers £500 vouchers for all adults to help Covid-hit high streets
All adults across the UK could be given £500 to spend under radical government plans being considered to kick-start the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.
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News
High street footfall surges across England as restaurants and pubs reopen
Towns and cities across England enjoyed increases in footfall on Saturday evening as restaurants, pubs and bars reopened their doors following lockdown.
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News
Boohoo faces modern slavery allegations at Leicester warehouse
Boohoo has become embroiled in a modern slavery row amid claims that workers at factories in Leicester are being paid as little as £3.50 per hour.
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News
Ocado capacity constraints will limit M&S customer adoption, Norman cautions
Marks & Spencer customers hoping to shop with Ocado when the pair’s joint venture goes fully live in September may not be able to, M&S chair Archie Norman has cautioned.
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News
Amazon could push back Prime Day due to coronavirus
Amazon is delaying Prime Day until October due to pressure on its supply chain network triggered by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lessons from Leicester on how retail should prepare for local lockdowns
With the prospect of more local lockdowns on the cards, Retail Week explores how retailers can manage and plan for an uncertain future.
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News
Market Halls blames social distancing for closure and job losses
Market Halls, the company which operates three of the biggest food halls in the UK, has blamed social distancing for its current closure and a wave of redundancies.
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News
Landsec hails ‘encouraging’ footfall and reinstates dividend despite rents dip
Landsec has hailed “encouraging” levels of footfall in its centres and will reinstate its shareholder dividend from November, despite retail occupants dragging their feet with rents.
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Opinion
Opinion: Four ways to maintain healthy work/life balance WFH
I’ve noted several times over recent weeks how Covid-19 has tested the retail (and wider) workforce like never before.
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Opinion
Danone director: Being ‘good’ is not good enough for post-Covid businesses
Like so many other companies across the UK, at Danone, we have been working hard to get urgent help to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Primark boss on reopening success: ‘Online can’t compete with our low prices’
Primark’s performance since reopening shows the continued relevance of its low-price, bricks-and-mortar business model that trumps online rivals, bosses believe.
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Opinion
Opinion: As jobs are decimated, Johnson must help ‘build, build, build’ retail
There’s no getting away from it – this has been a bruising week for retail.