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China has threatened to punish or even ban online retailers who sell fake and counterfeit goods amid another major crackdown on the country’s tech giants.

No more knock-offs: China threatens to ban retailers selling fake goods

September 1, 2021

China has threatened to punish or even ban online retailers who sell fake and counterfeit goods amid another major crackdown on the country’s tech giants. Alibaba, Pinduoduo and other major…

The UK’s largest supermarkets have seen their collective share prices jump by more than £8 billion following Morrisons’ bidding war.

UK supermarkets add collective £8bn to values as takeover boom continues

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M&S Morrisons Ocado Sainsbury's Tesco

August 31, 2021

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The UK’s largest supermarkets have seen their collective share prices jump by more than £8 billion following Morrisons’ bidding war. Speculation surrounding further private equity buyouts in the UK’s booming…

UK lorry drivers are now being offered wages of up to £57,000 a year as the ongoing driver shortage forces supermarkets to dramatically bump pay.

UK HGV drivers are now being offered £57k a year as crisis pushes up pay “substantially”

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Driver Gist HGV lorry Pay Waitrose

August 31, 2021

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UK lorry drivers are now being offered wages of up to £57,000 a year as the ongoing driver shortage forces supermarkets to dramatically bump pay. Logistics giant Gist, which handles…

Contactless spending limits will increase to £100 in October, more than doubling the current limit as contactless adoption continues to skyrocket.

Contactless limit to rise to £100 in October in “welcome boost for retailers and shoppers”

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Contactless Limit Rishi Sunak

August 27, 2021

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Contactless spending limits will increase to £100 in October, more than doubling the current limit as contactless adoption continues to skyrocket. Rishi Sunak, chancellor of the exchequer, announced during the…

Uber is meeting with its trade union for the first time since it signed its landmark deal to protect the rights of its workers.

Uber boss to meet with trade union for the first time since landmark deal

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Addison Lee Bolt Uber

August 26, 2021

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Uber is meeting with its trade union for the first time since it signed its landmark deal to protect the rights of its workers. Tens of thousands of Uber drivers…

Amazon is offering new warehouse workers a £1000 joining bonus as it becomes the latest retailer to grapple with a staff shortage crisis.

Amazon offering £1000 “golden hello” to new hires as it becomes latest to face staff shortage crisis

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Amazon Bonus recruitment staff Warehouse

August 24, 2021

Ben Stevens

Amazon is offering new warehouse workers a £1000 joining bonus as it becomes the latest retailer to grapple with a staff shortage crisis. Amazon is advertising for a range of…

Sainsbury’s shares have skyrocketed nearly 13 per cent since reports emerged over the weekend that Apollo Global Management was considering a takeover bid.

Sainsbury’s shares hit 7-year high as analysts say buyout hinges on Morrisons bidding war

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Apollo Clive Black Morrisons Sainsbury's

August 23, 2021

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Sainsbury’s shares have skyrocketed nearly 13 per cent since reports emerged over the weekend that Apollo Global Management was considering a takeover bid. According to analysts Apollo’s interest in the…

Online sales were the “one saving grace to retailers” last month as retail sales fell sharply taking analysts by surprise.

Ecommerce was “one saving grace” for UK retailers last month amid surprise drop in sales

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ecommerce Office for National Statistics Online retail ONS sales

August 20, 2021

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Online sales were the “one saving grace to retailers” last month as retail sales fell sharply taking analysts by surprise. According to the latest figures from the Office for National…

Sports Direct, JD Sports and Carphone Warehouse named and shamed for worst online customer service

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customer service online Which?

August 20, 2021

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JD Sports, Sports Direct, Carphone Warehouse and Homebase have all been named and shamed for having the worst online customer service in the UK. According to a new survey of…

The world's leading fast fashion brands are helping to dye Africa's rivers "as alkaline as bleach" according to a new report published.

Fast fashion is increasing pollution of Africa’s rivers

August 18, 2021

The world’s leading fast fashion brands are helping to dye Africa’s rivers “as alkaline as bleach” according to a new report. The report conducted by Water Witness International (WWI) showed…

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No more knock-offs: China threatens to ban retailers selling fake goods

UK supermarkets add collective £8bn to values as takeover boom continues

UK HGV drivers are now being offered £57k a year as crisis pushes up pay “substantially”

Contactless limit to rise to £100 in October in “welcome boost for retailers and shoppers”

Uber boss to meet with trade union for the first time since landmark deal

Amazon offering £1000 “golden hello” to new hires as it becomes latest to face staff shortage crisis

Sainsbury’s shares hit 7-year high as analysts say buyout hinges on Morrisons bidding war

Ecommerce was “one saving grace” for UK retailers last month amid surprise drop in sales

Sports Direct, JD Sports and Carphone Warehouse named and shamed for worst online customer service

Fast fashion is increasing pollution of Africa’s rivers

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