Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

Retailers, brands and manufacturers are discovering some good news on the sustainability front: it’s remarkably flexible. This is particularly important for publicly traded companies, many of which now routinely report their ESG (environmental, social and governance) activities in annual reports.

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365 Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Matalan has announced the appointment of five new leaders as it continues its business transformation. Matalan has appointed a new Director of Online , David Seeby to drive forward its e-commerce offer, harnessing new technology to build a best-in-class omnichannel experience for Matalan’s customers.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This initiative places Majestic on track to achieve this goal by 2030, outpacing the UK Government’s own timeline for banning the sale of new diesel vehicles. The post Majestic Wine Shifts Gears: Electrifying Delivery Fleet for a Greener Future appeared first on Retail News and Events. million kg.

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365 Retail

JULY 11, 2022

But, the government of the nation is moving gradually to accept the same. However, since 2020, when Bitcoin’s price began increasing, the government has become a little more concerned about the system. The possibilities of using stablecoins have been explored by the UK government as well. How Does The Future Look?

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365 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2023

The energy sector is constantly evolving, and businesses in the UK must stay informed about the latest trends and predictions to make smart decisions regarding their energy consumption. By understanding these trends, businesses can plan for the future and take advantage of potential savings on their energy bills.

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365 Retail

MARCH 21, 2022

says: ‘P&O is not just a passenger ferry operator, its freight services are hugely important for UK supply chains and businesses. It carries around 15% of all freight in and out of the UK, more than 2,000 businesses use its services and it operates a third of the cross channel ferry market. ‘At It’s extraordinary timing.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More than 70 companies new to ISE since 2022 will be showcasing their groundbreaking innovations, ensuring that you encounter new and unexpected solutions that can revolutionise your projects. The Catalonia Pavilion in Congress Square hosts local businesses active in the AV industry as well as highlighting business growth opportunities.

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RTP blog

MARCH 14, 2018

While some pundits see ideological and economic benefits to the move , most mainstream economists believe the risk of a trade war far outweighs any benefits the tariffs could generate. That said, I get the argument that certain foreign entities have strengthened their trade power while our steel towns have suffered.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The latest figures from New West End Company, which represents 600 retail, restaurant, hotel and property owners across Bond St, Oxford St, Regent St and Mayfair, forecast sales this peak season will hit £1.2 Trading rates are down 52 per cent, despite footfall rising to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels last week. Image: Terry Clark.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2022

The findings, using Scottish Government and Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) data, reveal sales slumped by more than 12% in 2020 and 2021 compared to before the pandemic, with shops losing out on around £3 billion each year. SRC director David Lonsdale has now called on the Government to implement a raft of proposals to boost Scottish shops.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Rita-Rose Gagne, who joined the London-listed firm late last year, said this could include food halls, events spaces and roof-top theatres to boost trade in the short term. in early trading. in early trading. Shares in the company were 1.6% lower at 36.9p Shares in the company were 1.6% lower at 36.9p

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365 Retail

MAY 5, 2021

Boohoo has said it is seeing “early rewards” after snapping up Debenhams and three Arcadia brands in rescue deals as it unveiled strong trading for the past year. The update comes after a year which saw the business dogged by a supply chain scandal regarding labour abuses and poor working conditions at its Leicester factories.

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

But despite the pandemic, Starbucks continued to pay their staff in full and did not take any Government furlough money for its non-franchised stores, which account for around 30% of all sites in the UK. The Middle East and Turkey was particularly strong, with 167 new stores opening and the rollout of drive-thrus boosted sales by 24%.

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365 Retail

MAY 28, 2021

The discount retail group is expected to reveal adjusted earnings of at least £590 million for the year to the end of March in a trading update on Thursday June 3. Discount retailer B&M is to unveil its latest trading figures on Thursday (Paul Faith/PA).

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365 Retail

MAY 27, 2021

million worth of business rates relief to the Government after it was able to trade during the pandemic. It said it plans to invest around £70 million over the current financial year, pumping money into its store transformation programme, digital growth and a new national distribution site. “I year on year to £87.5

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

He said: “I believe that these market dynamics will stick and, whilst there is inevitable uncertainty, the direction of travel is firmly with AO and the business model we have spent more than 20 years building. “I AO World said Government coronavirus support has either been repaid or not claimed.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Shoppers are being urged to support small businesses as they face fresh uncertainty heading into the crucial festive trading period. Michelle Ovens, director of Small Business Saturday, said: “We all need to show small businesses our love this weekend. Small Business Saturday is coming! An estimated £1.1

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Footwear business Dr Martens has enjoyed soaring sales despite the global pandemic leaving many of its customers stuck indoors, the company has revealed. Sales in the 12 months to March 31 jumped 15% to £773 million, with strong growth in its online business up 73%. The company’s wholesale business saw growth of 18% to £437.9

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365 Retail

JUNE 14, 2021

The cycling and motoring specialist is set for another bumper trading announcement when it updates company shareholders on Thursday June 17. However, the boom in bike sales has also placed significant pressure on supply, which has also been significantly disrupted by Brexit trade concerns and the blockage of the Suez canal earlier this year.

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365 Retail

JULY 20, 2023

As things stand, business rates could also be on the rise from April 2024, which could also act as a thorn in the side of retailers. Dickinson has urged the UK government to “think again” about the potential implications of these “costly policies” and their effects on inflation. The post UK retail sales prove resurgent in June with 4.9%

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The chosen purpose can be social, environmental or political; it can be a long-term commitment or pop up in reaction to recent news — but the one unbreakable rule is that the support must be perceived as authentic. It should start with one that has a real authentic, genuine connection to the business.

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365 Retail

JULY 11, 2022

Whether it is payments, fundraising, settlement systems, securities management, credit, trade finance, and loans, it has reshaped everything. . Blockchain also has replaced paper-heavy finance trading. . Blockchain has created more security, trust, and transparency among trade parties across the globe. .

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365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

The electricals retailer is expected to announce the pre-tax profit, broadly in line with analyst predictions, in its full-year trading update on Wednesday June 30. Nevertheless, its profits have been impacted by the firm’s decision to repay the £73 million in furlough support it received from the Government.

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365 Retail

APRIL 13, 2021

It comes after the group proved resilient during the pandemic thanks to a successful shift to online trading and a raft of acquisitions in the UK and abroad. But it has not yet offered to repay any Covid-19 Government support, including furlough cash. JD Sports reported underlying pre-tax profits falling to £421.3 billion from £6.11

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

The update comes weeks after the group’s dismal float on the London Stock Exchange, which saw the value of its shares cut by a third in a week amid investor concerns over corporate governance and workers’ rights. The post Deliveroo warns rapid growth set to wane as lockdown measures ease appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail News.

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365 Retail

MAY 10, 2021

They began trading on April 12, when the government allowed non-essential shops to reopen. We’re excited by the possibilities of Microshops for would-be entrepreneurs who have started their business online but want to move into bricks and mortar without committing thousands of pounds to it,” she said. “As

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Profits may have been higher, although Lidl – along with most of its rivals – agreed to repay more than £100 million in business rates savings when Chancellor Rishi Sunak scrapped the tax to support the high street. Despite the strong sales during the financial year, bosses also revealed Brexit has had a detrimental impact on the business.

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365 Retail

JULY 6, 2021

The boss explained: “We’re all absorbing the latest news last night and thinking through our response. He added: “We’re clearly going to follow the Government advice , we’ll continue to listen to our customers and colleagues and we’ll respect and support the individual choices the customers and colleagues want to make.”.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

These consumer laws may be a major factor in emerging legal challenges, but so are brewing trade wars, Brexit and the trade agreements that have been making the headlines recently. Traditional boundaries are clearly blurring, with online retailers expanding to new geographies,” writes Pavan Chandra at The Economic Times.

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Liveintent

JULY 9, 2021

The good news is that many marketplace solutions have already cropped up to address these issues, and Google’s recent announcement to delay the deprecation of the third-party cookie has bought the industry some time to sort things out. Businesses should be vigilant when searching for the right solution to their addressability problem.

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365 Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

More than one in every four payments last year were contactless as cash use plunged, according to figures from a trade association. Payments made by commercial organisations, government and not-for-profit organisations increased slightly to 4.8 Aaron Chown/PA). Within the 35.6

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A wholesale agreement between the supermarket and the petrol forecourt business will be signed and bosses hope to open more in future years. Customers traded up and treated themselves to premium products during the period, with a 23% increase in like-for-like sales of Asda’s premium Extra Special range compared to 2019, the company said.

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ESW

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

It’s why smart brands turn to business-as-a-service solutions for help. So, unless the federal government takes steps to simplify legislation, eCommerce brands must be able to comply with changing laws in every jurisdiction. Even selling across a trade bloc like the EU isn’t simple. That’s if you operate solely in the U.S.,

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365 Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

The news comes as Tesco revealed sales managed to stay in positive territory in the 13 weeks to May 29 compared with a year ago, despite the same period in 2020 being during the height of the first lockdown when supermarket shelves were stripped bare. Its wholesale Booker business saw the strongest growth, with sales up 9.2%

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In order to remain sustainable, car dealers are going to have to tackle a number of challenges and ensure they are covered by motor trade insurance in line with the new advancements in the industry. The post Three key challenges facing traditional car dealerships in the UK appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail News.

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ESW

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Cross-border sales generated revenue of €95 billion in 2018, according to the team at Ecommerce News Europe. Drawing on data from DPDGroup the UN Conference on Trade and Development, Angelovsk notes that the UK continues to lead the way when it comes to eCommerce and offers the best opportunities for eCommerce brands.

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Steve Dennis

MARCH 6, 2019

Amid the generally bad news—which comes, I might add, as Sears (its neighbor in hundreds of locations) hemorrhages market share—was one bright spot: The company did manage to reduce bloated inventory levels by some 13%. But there is plenty of business to be done directly in and, more importantly, by leveraging brick-and-mortar locations.

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