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Jun- 2020 -12 June
Theo Fennell to reopen boutique on a limited basis
Theo Fennell has announced that it will be reopening its Fulham Road flagship boutique on 16 June, following the latest…
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12 June
Watches of Switzerland preps for reopening
Watches of Switzerland has announced that it will reopen its stores across England on 15 June. All Watches of Switzerland,…
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11 June
Lark and Berry unveils reopening procedures
Lark and Berry has unveiled the new procedures that will be implemented in its flagship London store upon reopening next…
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10 June
70% of shoppers ‘not comfortable’ returning to shops
Consumers remain “deeply cautious” about returning to shops, the latest EY Future Consumer Index has revealed ahead of retailers opening…
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10 June
UK GDP expected to decline 7.2% in 2020 amid ongoing pandemic
The continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus is expected to see the UK economy contract by 7.2% in 2020, with…
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10 June
Signet to close 80 UK stores permanently
Signet Jewelers has announced that it will not reopen 80 of its UK stores, in an effort to emerge “stronger…
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9 June
Consumer spending drops 26.7% year-on-year in May
Consumer spending contracted 26.7% year-on-year in May. This is according to new data from Barclaycard, which revealed that spending on…
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9 June
Bira opposed to proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested…
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8 June
Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw
Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers…
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8 June
Footfall begins ‘journey to recovery’ in May
Consumer footfall may have begun its “long journey to recovery” in the month of May, according to the latest figures…
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