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NewsGovernment must ‘get a handle’ on supply chain disruption, experts warn
Business leaders have called on the government to “get a handle” on Britain’s supply chain crisis as fears mount that some food production may have to move out of the UK.
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NewsOne in 10 shoppers using ‘buy now, pay later’ chased by debt collectors
Regulators have been urged to crack down on ‘buy now, pay later’ firms after a damning report revealed that one in 10 shoppers using the credit services are being chased by debt collectors.
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NewsAmazon to offer punctual staff £50 weekly bonus
Amazon is offering permanent staff at some of its UK locations an extra £50 a week if they turn up to work on time during periods of peak demand.
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GalleryFirst look: Halfords unveils new ‘hyper local’ store and garage format
Halfords has launched a new customer service-focused store concept in Colchester connecting its autocentre and cycling offer, which boss Graham Stapleton has hailed as “the future of Halfords”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain snarl-up – how retailers can smooth out the kinks
Any time, any place, anywhere. Retail has pretty much lived by the Martini mantra for decades now as an ever more sleek and adaptable supply chain has enabled consumers to benefit from an abundance of goods always on the shelf, whether digital or in-store.
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NewsJD Sports ‘perplexed’ as Footasylum deal knocked back by CMA
JD Sports faces the prospect of having to sell Footaysylum following renewed concerns about the deal from the Competition and Markets Authority.
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DataData: Footfall rebounds in August as staycations boost shopper numbers
Footfall in August improved by nearly a quarter, while the gap with pre-pandemic levels closed to less than 20% for the first time since the beginning of the crisis.
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NewsAmazon launches global recruitment drive including in UK
Amazon intends to hire 55,000 people worldwide, including in the UK, as it targets further growth.
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GalleryStore gallery: Selfridges ‘transforms’ tech offer with gaming destination launch
The opening of Selfridges’ permanent gaming outlet, in partnership with Smartech, aims to create a new era of experiential retail for gamers.
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Opinion‘Retailers cannot ignore the trend of purchasing with purpose’
Conscious consumerism is on the rise. According to the Co-op, ethical consumer spending hit record levels last year, swelling to more than £41bn.
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Retail VoiceWhy in-store media should be retailers’ investment priority in 2022
In-store media sales are booming, and retailers can take advantage of that by building their own digital signage network, says Mats Klevjer, director of digital out of home at Advertima.
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NewsRobot delivery specialist appoints ex-Morrisons boss to board
Starship Technologies, the autonomous robot delivery company, has appointed former Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips to its board.
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NewsBoots rolls out 30 new smaller format beauty halls across the UK and Ireland
Boots’ smaller format beauty hall concept will open in 30 stores as it rolls out its beauty offering to more customers.
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NewsAsos investor acquires major Boohoo stake
A US investment firm has acquired a 10% stake in Boohoo.
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Retail VoiceFive ways to bring the best of online into the store
Retailers can bring the best of online into their stores, says Joanne Joliet, head of worldwide business development, fashion and apparel, Amazon Web Services.
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NewsPrimark’s new Philadelphia store ‘important milestone’ in retailer’s US expansion
Primark’s US boss has labelled its Philadelphia location an “important milestone” in its American expansion after the fashion retailer opened its 13th store since entering the country in 2015.
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NewsNext boss hits out at ‘insane’ policy blocking temporary foreign lorry drivers
Next boss Lord Wolfson has labelled the government’s immigration policy “insane” and said that retail “desperately needs drivers” in order to stop the ongoing crisis.
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NewsWHSmith warns on future profit uncertainty despite high street and travel rebound
WHSmith said it expects the outcome for the year to August 31 to be ahead of expectation after an uptick in high street and travel trading, yet warned ongoing uncertainty could impact profits in future.
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InterviewInterview: Gail’s boss Tom Molnar on high street survival and sustainable sourdough
The chief executive of high street bakery chain Gail’s Tom Molnar explains how the business has survived the pandemic and how his love of surfing has informed his commitment to sustainability.
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DataData: Fall in shop prices slows as supply chain disruption begins to bite
While shop prices fell in the month of August, deflation eased for the period as experts warned of looming inflation due to wider macroeconomic issues, such as the ongoing supply chain issues.