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Boohoo to create 5,000 jobs in expansion plans

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Online retailer boohoo has announced plans to create 5,000 jobs by expanding its warehouse and building new IT systems over the next five years. The...

Deliveroo doubles orders despite lifting of lockdown

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Takeaway logistics company Deliveroo doubled the number of orders it received through its app in the first six months of the year. The business said...

Watches of Switzerland enjoys boost from households’ savings

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Wealthy households unable to spend the cash they saved during the pandemic on expensive meals and overseas holidays have been snapping up posh watches...

Klarna launches experiential consumer activation in Manchester

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Klarna, the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and...

The retail rebound and the role of digital

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Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard. Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams, collapsed. Even with...

A bike is for life, not just for lockdown’, says Dutch brand Swapfiets as...

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More and more people have been exchanging their daily trek through London’s transport system for an invigorating bike ride – a trend which accelerated...

Takeover battle for Morrisons extended as CD&R eyes higher bid

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Takeover regulators have extended the battle for supermarket Morrisons by a further two weeks, giving a US suitor more time to make a bid. Clayton,...

Asda boss Roger Burnley steps down ahead of schedule after takeover

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Asda boss Roger Burnley has left the supermarket giant following the completion of its £6.8 billion takeover. Mr Burnley announced plans to step down as...

Consortium increases Morrisons takeover bid to £6.7bn

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The private equity-backed consortium vying to buy Morrisons has increased its bid for the supermarket chain to £6.7 billion amid speculation of a rival...

Harvey Nichols announce luxury resale service

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Harvey Nichols has announced the launch of an innovative new luxury resale service in partnership with Reflaunt. Reflaunt’s mission is to build a world of...