Sixty Stores benefits from growth in online sales
August 3, 2020
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COVID-19 has rapidly accelerated the growth of online retail – and is set to change the face of our high streets forever, but on the
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John Lewis seeks a reset
August 2, 2020
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John Lewis is planning to turn surplus shops into affordable housing as it seeks way to survive the retail crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Trust considers 170 shop and cafe closures
July 30, 2020
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The National Trust may close up to 170 shops and cafes as it faces a £200 million loss in the wake of coronavirus lockdown, putting
Virtual Buyer Connect session with British Garden Centres
July 28, 2020
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On Tuesday August 18 the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA), along with buyers from the UK’s second largest garden centre chain, British Garden Centres, will
English Soap Company shortlisted for Great British Entrepreneur Award
July 28, 2020
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Christina May Ltd, best known for its English Soap Company brand, has been shortlisted in the Family Business category of the 2020 Great British Entrepreneur
Footfall is subdued as Facemasks become mandatory
July 28, 2020
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Retail analyst, Springboard, has released its latest footfall figures, which show that in-store traffic on Sunday July 26 fell by 39.2 per cent year-on-year, but
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