Retailers
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Jul- 2020 -1 July
Usdaw calls on government to consider new deal for retail workers
Retail trade union Usdaw is marking 100 days of lockdown by calling for a new deal for workers, after the coronavirus emergency has shown that “millions of low-paid” and “undervalued workers” have “stepped up in the most difficult of circumstances”. Usdaw said workers in retail, manufacturing, distribution and home delivery…
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Jun- 2020 -29 June
Swatch Group reshuffles management team
Swatch Group has announced a reshuffle to its management team with appointments to the management of the Longines, Rado, Union, Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton watch brands. The company also announced changes to its executive group management board and its extended group management board. Swatch Group revealed all appointments are internal,…
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29 June
Guide for ‘considerate shopping’ launched by Usdaw, SRC and the Scottish government
Shopworkers union Usdaw and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), along with the Scottish government have partnered to launch a five-step guide to encourage “considerate shopping”, as retailers are permitted to re-open their stores from today (29 June). The trade unions said the reopening of non-essential shops marks a “crucial time”…
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26 June
‘Encouraging’ start to return of non-essential retail’, says Bira
The CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre, has welcomed the reopening of the hospitality industry, on July 4 in England, as it will further support members and the wider independent retail sector. In a new survey, Bira revealed more than one fifth (22.3%) of respondents enjoyed more than 100% better sales…
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26 June
Google UK launches support package for small UK businesses
Google UK has pledged to support small businesses across the country with a new package of products, tools and services to support the reopening and growth of British retail. From today, small businesses can sign-up to access the support package through Google, who has committed to helping one million small…
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26 June
Just 13.8% of retail rent collected on June quarter day
Landlords received just 13.8% of rent owed by the UK retailers on this quarter’s rent date, compared with the 19.8% collected in March, according to new data from Re-Leased. The cloud-based commercial property management platform said retail properties were the “worst performing group” compared with offices and the industrial sector,…
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25 June
Hot Diamonds outlines support for retailers
Hot Diamonds has outlined the ways it will support independent retailers as lockdown begins to ease in the UK. In order to boost its sell-through when stores reopen, it has launched a temporary 25% discount sale, and will contribute 15% towards lost margin to retailers that participate. The group has…
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25 June
Watches of Switzerland partners with Tag Heuer
Watches of Switzerland has announced it has partnered with Tag Heuer to open a new Tag Heuer boutique in Oxford. The 39 square meter site is located in the city’s Westgate Centre, and features a contemporary interior decorated with the colours of the Tag Heuer brand. The boutique will feature…
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24 June
Rock Lobster permanently shuts bricks-and-mortar store
Rock Lobster has announced it will no longer reopen its bricks-and-mortar shop due to “circumstances surrounding the property”. The Worcester-based jewellers said that its landlords now have plans to develop the shop into residential apartments, and in light of the ongoing Covid-19 disruption, it has decided to not move to…
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24 June
Usdaw urges retailers to maintain existing two-metre social distancing in stores
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after Boris Johnson announced a “one metre plus” rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. In a speech in parliament yesterday (23 June), the PM…
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