All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 77
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NewsSuperdrug tackles cyber bullies with new ‘manifesto’ message
The high street pharmacist said it had noted a spike in ’unacceptable negative messages’ as it worked with emerging make-up artists and bloggers on its social media platforms
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Comment & OpinionAs stores hang in the balance, what has gone wrong for Poundstretcher?
Only a year ago Poundstretcher was on an expansion drive. But did it go too fast?
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NewsAldi pledges to never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef
The discounter will ‘never compromise on the standards or specifications of our products’, says Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley
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NewsAldi’s traffic lights to be upgraded with prompts for hearing and sight impaired
The traffic lights at store entrances are also gaining visual displays to give queuing customers a waiting time
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NewsOver 24,000 retail jobs shed so far in 2020
The number may only be the ’tip of the iceberg’, researchers warn
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NewsM&S relaunches ‘Little Shop’ toys using more cardboard and repurposed plastic
The retailer ‘heard concerns from customers about sustainability’ said M&S Food MD Stuart Machin
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Analysis & FeaturesHow have UK supermarkets fared in Oxfam’s latest human rights rankings?
Oxfam has released its latest scorecard for human rights policies
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NewsAldi slips back to bottom in Oxfam’s latest human rights scorecard
Lidl climbs to fourth while Asda slips down to fifth place
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NewsPoundland announces next 19 stores to get frozen and chilled ‘shops in shops’
Another 27 stores are due to get the treatment by September
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NewsSuperdrug is latest retailer to launch face masks
The high street pharmacy is offering £2.99 reusable face coverings with three fabric layers, claimed to significantly reduce particle transfer
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NewsLandlords ‘relieved’ as retail pays 22% of rent bill
Many would have been worried the sum would be lower, according to agent Colliers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s in the government’s code of practice for landlords and business tenants?
New arrangements described in the code match what retailers have pushing for in negotiations with landlords
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Category ReportA fair future? Fairtrade category report 2020
Fairtrade products have boomed during the pandemic. But as a recession looms, will consumers continue to buy into ethics?
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NewsPoundland changing rent payments to monthly in arrears across estate
All new property deals also include so-called ‘Covid clauses’, providing the retailer with protections in the event of a future pandemic
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NewsB&M sells FFP2 face masks as part of new range
FFP2 masks are recommended for clinical use by the World Health Organization
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NewsGovernment extends protections for business tenants until 30 September
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has also announced further details of a new ’code of practice’
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NewsB&M offers hope to workers affected by Poundstretcher restructure
Poundstretcher’s rapidly growing rival said it wanted to hear from people affected by redundancy or restructures
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NewsExtending Sunday trading will harm rural communities, Co-op Midcounties boss warns
In a letter to business secretary Alok Sharma, Co-op Midcounties CEO Phil Ponsonby warned proposed changes would drive local stores out of business
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NewsPoundland restarts frozen rollout after after halting project in lockdown
Poundland introduced the first frozen and fresh ‘shops in shops’ last autumn, and has resumed a rollout to 60 stores
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NewsMore than half of Poundstretcher’s estate at risk as company launches CVA
KPMG has confirmed that the fate of 253 of Poundstretcher’s 450 stores is dependent on their performance and landlord co-operation in the coming weeks