Retailers

Bira welcomes extension of government protection scheme

Bira has “welcomed” the government’s decision to extend protection for businesses from aggressive debt collection until September. The extended measures…

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The Camden Watch Company to reopen flagship store

The Camden Watch Company has announced it will open its doors on 27 June with a soft reopening.   Its flagship…

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Retailers in Scotland allowed to reopen on 29 June

All retailers in Scotland will be able to reopen from 29 June, as long as they have outdoor entrances and…

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92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday,…

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Bira vows to ‘fight’ for retailers who missed out on Covid-19 support

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has vowed to continue to “fight for retailers” who have missed out on government…

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Lockdown has led to a 95% increase in social e-commerce, research reveals

Lockdown has led to a 95% increase in social ecommerce, according to new research by Parcelhero. The home delivery firm…

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Retailers to suffer for ‘some time to come’, says BRC

Footfall across the UK tumbled by 81.6% in May, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that retailers may…

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39% of UK SMEs believe economy will need five years to recover from Covid-19

Four in 10 (39%) small business owners believe it will take at least five years for the UK economy to…

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Usdaw urges public to ‘respect shopworkers’ as shops are allowed to reopen

Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen…

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Majority of SMEs believe UK is headed for deep recession post-pandemic

Almost seven in 10 (69%) small business owners believe the UK is heading for a deep recession following the coronavirus…

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