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JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss’s bonus https://bbc.in/3wlop76 Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders https://bbc.in/35gTsVJ UK airport passenger numbers drop 75% to 74m in 2020 https://bit.ly/3vqtEB3 Zero-hours contracts ‘trapping women of colour on low pay‘ https://bit.ly/3iFR7LR Factory workers making goods for the west bear brunt of virus surge in […]
UK GDP expected to show an April boost as economy reopened https://bit.ly/35bmHcI John Lewis to offer equal parental leave to all staff https://bit.ly/2SuJA7Y The G7 helped to build this low-tax world. Are they really ready to change it? https://bit.ly/2RKWPBl The mystery of the UK’s missing workers https://bbc.in/3cxcnj2 Fashion labels falling short […]
Shoppers want long-term covid safety in-store, regardless of June 21 unlocking outcome
With the UK’s full reopening on 21st June hanging in the balance, UK shoppers feel safety measures in-store will still be needed in the long-term, regardless of the UK’s timelines for easing remaining covid-19 restrictions, the latest data from Sensormatic Solutions reveals. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Sensormatic in its latest report – ‘Europe – […]
UK pushes for City of London to be exempt from G7 tax plan https://bit.ly/2RFQOWp Fashion chain Gap to close 19 stores in the UK and Ireland https://bit.ly/3waOPIK Upper Crust owner hit by £300m loss on back of Covid travel slump https://bit.ly/3pE79Y9 Morrisons chief risks ire of shareholders over £1.7m pandemic bonus https://bit.ly/3cwMaRU […]
Sunak could accept four-week delay to ending Covid restrictions in England https://bit.ly/3w6pnE1 Richest 25 Americans reportedly paid ‘true tax rate’ of 3.4% as wealth rocketed https://bit.ly/3ct9QXa Global economy set for fastest recession recovery in 80 years, says World Bank https://bit.ly/3pzBnLW Pret unveils new ‘shop in shop’ at Tesco as CEO says tie-ups key to saving […]
Leyland SDM boosts employee engagement and store efficiency with YOOBIC
Leyland SDM, the decorating and DIY specialist, has digitised in-store processes and colleague communication in partnership with YOOBIC, the digital workplace solution for frontline teams, to support its rapid growth serving the professional trade, home renovators and DIY enthusiasts across London. Leyland SDM has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted decorating […]
UK retail sales in May saw highest rise since start of Covid crisis https://bit.ly/3v4sqvj France fines Google for abusing online advertising dominance https://bit.ly/2ShLsky Supermarket groups Tesco and Carrefour to end three-year alliance https://bit.ly/3v5kDgG UK hospitality calls for deal with landlords to forgo rent built up due to Covid restrictions https://bit.ly/34W9Paj Klarna insists buy-now-pay-later better than […]
Global G7 deal may let Amazon off hook on tax, say experts https://bit.ly/2T3tGSf Why cryptocurrencies may remain merely a bit on the side https://bit.ly/3imX00D Microsoft’s Kate Crawford: ‘AI is neither artificial nor intelligent https://bit.ly/3fVRCzK Labour crisis deepens as retailers struggle to find enough staff https://bit.ly/2RulVEh Any further restrictions could spell the end, says Caffe Nero […]
Lingerie pure-play, Pour Moi, boosts online CX with Findologic
British lingerie and swimwear brand, Pour Moi, has improved online CX to increase conversions and average order value (AOV), thanks to an AI-powered solution from Findologic, a leading search and navigation platform. Founded in 2005, Pour Moi quickly became known for its stylish lingerie and swimwear ranges, with a wide product range, allowing customers to find intimates […]