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Convenience stores at ‘breaking point’ as farmers blame Brexit and ‘pingdemic’ for production cuts
UK frozen food group sees sales rise in the time of coronavirus pandemic
Company says customers are purchasing cards less often than during full lockdowns
Staff shortages and squeezed supply chains dampen growth outlook
Pilot scheme is obvious solution to maintaining access to cash — but the clock is ticking
Retailer says pent-up demand has supported spending, allowing it to pay special dividend
Frothiness remains given the pressure on profitability
Private equity company instead looks at joining Fortress offer for UK supermarket group
Blaze at London site means automated facility will be unable to fulfil online orders for several days
Fashion group’s shares fall 14% after company says demand has softened in recent weeks
Acquirer’s options to improve returns include property deals and asset sales
Property company’s warning comes after UK government extended ban on commercial evictions
Strong spending on clothes, food and beer eases fears of slowing economic recovery
Business secretary expected to ask for a meeting with chain’s chair after it agreed to a £9.5bn private equity buyout
Three forms of ownership will be pitted against one another in cut-throat industry
Delay to lifting of restrictions boosts grocery sales
Online retailer plans more automated warehouses to meet customer demand but faces higher costs in its technology business
Ben Francis says he is ready for the role a decade after he established UK sportswear retailer
The former chair of the British department store chain Debenhams on the struggle to save the company
Mark Gifford says lenders ‘lost patience’ with Frasers boss and ended up closing stores
Fast-fashion chain bounces back with revenues above pre-pandemic levels while US rival retreats with closure of all UK stores
Demand for gadgets and devices among people stuck at home helps retailer reach £33m pre-tax profit
Marco Gobbetti’s surprise resignation raises questions on strategy and independence
UK bakery chain says sales rose as much as 3% from 2019 in recent weeks
Settlement with Jonathan Faiman and Jon Hillary includes ‘significant’ payments to retailer
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