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UK Export down due to Brexit ONS report
Today’s ONS report looking at the combined impact of Covid and Brexit shows trade with EU countries has declined 23.1%. The report also reveals Brexit problems far outweighed Covid issues in the first quarter...
The humble toastie gets an upgrade, says Waitrose
With even Gwyneth Paltrow joining the rest of us and embracing bread this year, the latest comfort food to get a gourmet makeover is the humble cheese toastie, according to figures from Waitrose. With many...
In its Freshman Year, Live Better U Gets an A+ in Reducing Education Costs for Walmart Associates
With a year in the books, Live Better U is redefining what affordable college means for thousands of Walmart associates. Since August 2018, its 6,000-plus students have earned a total of $17.5 million in...
Sainsbury’s joins the Black British Network
Sainsbury’s has announced its support of the Black British Network, founded by Cephas Williams • The supermarket will take part in several round-table discussions to drive change and address racial injustice and inequality within...
ALDI LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S LORRY DESIGN COMPETITION WITH TEAM GB
ALDI LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S LORRY DESIGN COMPETITION WITH TEAM GB With just over two months until the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Aldi is running a nationwide competition with Team GB, calling on budding child artists to...
SPAR REPORTS GLOBAL GROWTH OF 7.4% AND RETAIL SALES OF €39.8 BILLION FOR 2020
SPAR REPORTS GLOBAL GROWTH OF 7.4% AND RETAIL SALES OF €39.8 BILLION FOR 2020 SPAR countries across Western Europe most significant engine for growth in 2020, delivering 12% growth to reach €25.48 billion in...
ALDI LAUNCHES SOFT PLASTIC COLLECTION TRIAL
ALDI LAUNCHES SOFT PLASTIC COLLECTION TRIAL Aldi is trialling its first collection facilities for soft plastics in select stores in the North of England and East Midlands, with a view to helping customers recycle...
Kingsmill has announced that it is funding the training for a new nurse
Kingsmill has announced that it is funding the training for a new nurse for the community around their Stoke Bakery – the first of seven new nurses the company will be funding around the...
Coop Renews DemandTec Price Management
Three-year renewal enables innovative grocer to deliver engaging, science-based prices that deliver healthy business results Leading Swedish Retail Grocer Coop Renews DemandTec Price Management and Optimization Three-year renewal enables innovative grocer to deliver engaging,...
Why the post-Covid retail market is ripe for IPOs
Why the post-Covid retail market is ripe for IPOs With over 450 IPOs already listed on the market this year, including the likes of Moonpig and Dr Martens, Maxim Manturov, Head of Investment Research at Freedom Finance Europe, explains...