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NewsEve Sleep narrows losses but cautions on coronavirus impact
Eve Sleep has narrowed its full-year losses, but warned that it expects “subdued demand” to persist during the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: JD Sports, Dunelm and ScS shut stores amid lockdown
A host of retailers including JD Sports, Dunelm, ScS and Games Workshop have confirmed that their stores will close following prime minister Boris Johnson’s address to the nation last night.
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NewsSports Direct bids to keep stores open during coronavirus crisis
Sports Direct is planning to keep all of its stores open during the coronavirus crisis despite the UK-wide lockdown implemented by the government.
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NewsContactless payment limit increased to help combat coronavirus
The spending limit for contactless payments in store will be increased from next month in a bid to minimise the spread of coronavirus.
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OpinionOpinion: Coronavirus – government must give retailers respect they deserve
I’ve been a huge fan of apocalyptic films and TV shows since I was a teenager. With Covid-19 we seem to have come the closest to life imitating fiction with just as many twists in the tale.
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NewsCoronavirus: M&S and Deliveroo team up for grocery delivery service
Marks & Spencer will start selling a range of products on Deliveroo for the first time in a bid to meet demand from shoppers social distancing as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsCoronavirus: Non-essential shops shut as PM orders lockdown
All shops selling non-essential goods have been told to shut as part of strict new measures enforced by the prime minister to combat coronavirus.
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NewsNext and Greggs close all stores to combat coronavirus
Next and Greggs will both close their stores temporarily as two of the high street’s biggest names react to the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisData: Grocery out-of-stocks surge tenfold as bulk-buying intensifies
Figures from Edge by Ascential demonstrate the unprecedented demand that UK grocers have faced over the past month, as shopper behaviour has moved from top-up shopping to bulk-buying and stockpiling. This has led to high levels of out-of-stocks across ambient grocery, soap and household essentials.
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NewsRetail footfall declines worst on record as ‘true effect’ of coronavirus emerges
Retail footfall across the UK slumped to an all-time low last week as shoppers began to heed government advice to stay indoors, with London being the hardest hit.
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NewsTed Baker sells London HQ, warns of coronavirus sales slump
Ted Baker has sold its London headquarters in a £79m deal and increased its loan facility after warning that coronavirus-related store closures have shuttered the majority of its global store estate.
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OpinionMichael Jary: Coronavirus brings a retail tipping point
In a crisis as big as this one, acting on the immediate challenges is critical. Thinking about the longer-term may seem impossible, or at least deferrable. But in many ways, it is even more important.
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NewsCard Factory, Moss Bros and N Brown warn of coronavirus impact
A clutch of retailers including Card Factory, Moss Bros, Watches of Switzerland and N Brown has warned of the impact of coronavirus on sales and profits.
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NewsCoronavirus: H&M lines up supply chain to produce protective medical equipment
Fast-fashion giant H&M has ramped up its supply chain to produce protective personal equipment for frontline medical staff battling the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus: Kingfisher UK sales inch up as store closures across Europe bite
Kingfisher sales in the UK inched up last year driven by the strong performance of its Screwfix brand, as the retailer suffered from enforced store closures in France and Spain.
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NewsCoronavirus: Primark, John Lewis and Timpson all close stores
High street fashion giant Primark, department store chain John Lewis and shoe repair specialist Timpson all shuttered stores over the weekend in response to the burgeoning coronavirus epidemic.
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AnalysisLive updates: Tracking retail’s response to coronavirus
Retailers and brands are reacting on an hourly basis to the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis. Retail Week tracks the response of businesses, as they happen. Last updated on May 26.
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NewsCoronavirus: Arcadia shutters all stores across its stable of brands
Arcadia closed all stores across its stable of brands today in a bid to focus on its digital and social platforms.
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NewsCoronavirus: Government orders pubs and restaurants to close, defers VAT payments
The government has ordered that a range of businesses including pubs, clubs and restaurants close from tonight and unveiled a VAT deferral scheme as part of a support package for businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCoronavirus: Superdrug owner launches £40m staff support package
AS Watson, the owner of Superdrug, The Perfume Shop and Savers, has unveiled a £40m financial support scheme for employees affected by the coronavirus pandemic.