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Non-essential retailers set to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021 this morning were met with lengthy queues of 'sneakerheads' seeking to cash in on the eased restrictions.

Nike Town, JD Sports and Size? see hundreds queue for latest trainers to resell online

April 12, 2021

Non-essential retailers set to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021 this morning were met with lengthy queues of ‘sneakerheads’ seeking to cash in on the eased restrictions.…

Alibaba could face yet more fines from the China’s market regulator as a new investigation is launched into its joint venture with Minmetals Development.

Alibaba shares soar 8% despite being slapped with record $2.8bn fine

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April 12, 2021

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Alibaba has seen its shares jump nearly eight per cent this morning despite it being slapped with a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine by Chinese regulators. Alibaba, which has been…

Charged has taken a look at some of the industry's fastest grocery delivery brands around right now that will deliver in less than an hour

7 rapid grocery delivery brands delivering in under an hour

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April 9, 2021

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The last 12 months has seen a dramatic rise in grocery delivery companies, Deliveroo and Ocado being at the forefront, with the former hosting its initial public offering (IPO) in…

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Consumers spent nearly $1 trillion more online during the pandemic

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April 9, 2021

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Ecommerce spending rose by over $900 billion during the pandemic as shoppers were forced to purchase their goods from home, according to research carried out by Mastercard. Mastercard’s Recovery Insights…

All pairs of the infamous $1018 (£741) “Satan Shoes” will be recalled from customers and removed from circulation after Nike sued their creators.

“Satan Shoes” to be recalled and buyers refunded as Nike wins lawsuit

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April 9, 2021

Ben Stevens

All pairs of the infamous $1018 (£741) “Satan Shoes” will be recalled from customers and removed from circulation after Nike sued their creators. Nike has won a trademark infringement lawsuit…

Hundreds of millions of pounds in business rates relief has not been paid back by ‘essential retailers’ which remained open during lockdown.

£870 million in business rates relief has not been paid back by ‘essential retailers’

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April 8, 2021

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Hundreds of millions of pounds in business rates relief has not been paid back by ‘essential retailers’ which remained open during lockdown. Since April 1 2020 all UK retailers have…

Online deliveries from the EU to the UK have divebombed by more than 50 per cent since January as Brexit regulations stop shoppers from buying abroad.

Online deliveries from EU divebomb 50% as Brexit stops shoppers buying abroad

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April 8, 2021

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Online deliveries from the EU to the UK have divebombed by more than 50 per cent since January as Brexit regulations stop shoppers from buying abroad. In the first quarter…

H&M's attempts to ease tensions in China have back fired after the fashion retailer altered a map on its website angering Vietnam.

H&M face second boycott in Vietnam after seeking to appease China

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April 7, 2021

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H&M’s attempts to ease tensions in China have backfired after the fashion retailer altered a map on its website which showed islands in the South China Sea claimed by Vietnam…

A new “clothing trade adjudicator” could soon be introduced in the UK to monitor large fashion retailers’ relationships with their suppliers.

Fashion industry’s profits could divebomb amid growing environmental scrutiny says Moody’s

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April 7, 2021

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Fashion retailers are set to face huge challenges over the coming years as increasing scrutiny over environmental issues from customers, regulators, governments and investors hammer margins. According to a new…

Amazon’s founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has sold off around $2 billion in company stock, and reportedly has plans to sell off billions more this year.

Jeff Bezos supports corporate tax hike after Biden slams Amazon for not paying “single solitary penny”

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April 7, 2021

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Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive and the world’s richest man, has become an unlikely supporter of a rise in corporate tax in the US. Bezos has publicly voiced his support…

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Nike Town, JD Sports and Size? see hundreds queue for latest trainers to resell online

Alibaba shares soar 8% despite being slapped with record $2.8bn fine

7 rapid grocery delivery brands delivering in under an hour

Consumers spent nearly $1 trillion more online during the pandemic

“Satan Shoes” to be recalled and buyers refunded as Nike wins lawsuit

£870 million in business rates relief has not been paid back by ‘essential retailers’

Online deliveries from EU divebomb 50% as Brexit stops shoppers buying abroad

H&M face second boycott in Vietnam after seeking to appease China

Fashion industry’s profits could divebomb amid growing environmental scrutiny says Moody’s

Jeff Bezos supports corporate tax hike after Biden slams Amazon for not paying “single solitary penny”

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