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Nike is reportedly set to fire a number of unvaccinated workers

January 14, 2022

Nike is reportedly set to fire a number of its unvaccinated corporate workers over the coming days, according to Oregon Live. The sportswear giant reportedly sent an email to impacted…

Hugo Boss to reduce reliance on South-East Asia by shortening supply chain

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January 4, 2022

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Hugo Boss is expanding its production closer to its home base in Europe to lessen its dependence on South-East Asia. The move comes as global supply chain issues have hampered…

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

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December 31, 2021

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Consumer spending in 2021 has surged higher than pre-pandemic levels as the ecommerce boom continues, according to research by Barclaycard. The report revealed that consumer credit rose by 5.9% in…

Boxing day sales to plummet as shoppers remain cautious in light of omicron spread

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December 24, 2021

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Boxing day sales are forecast to drop 10% compared to 2019 and down 1% from 2020 as shoppers remain reluctant to hit the high street, according to a new report…

Currys unveils raft of zero-contact services

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December 23, 2021

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Currys has announced a raft of zero-contact services to help customers quickly and safely due to the new wave of the Omicron variant. As a result, the tech retailer has…

Online retailers brace for a 17% surge due to Omicron concerns

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December 21, 2021

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Online retailers and couriers are experiencing a 17% surge in late gift deliveries as visits to the high street collapse by 25% amid Omicron concerns, according to research from ParcelHero.…

Boohoo dampens profit forecasts amid rising shipping costs

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Boohoo Boohoo shares COVID 19 Omicron Supply chain crisis

December 17, 2021

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Boohoo has poured water on its profit forecasts amid the rising shipping costs as a result of the global supply chain crisis. The news prompted the company’s share price to…

Clothing returns rates surge as omicron impacts festive season

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December 17, 2021

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Fashion brands and retailers have seen a 48.4% increase in returns in the last three weeks, as the omicron variant causes people to rethink their festive parties and plans. The…

Amazon launches £35 PCR travel test to make testing “affordable”

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December 17, 2021

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Amazon is aiming to undercut the extortionate PCR test market by releasing its own travel test, alongside a general testing kit meant for domestic use. The kit, which comes in…

Sales from mobile devices to hit £19.8bn this Christmas, beating pre-pandemic highs by 47%

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December 15, 2021

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UK shoppers are forecast to spend £19.8bn online using their smartphones this festive season, up 47% from the pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019, according to a new report from VoucherCodes.…

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Nike is reportedly set to fire a number of unvaccinated workers

Hugo Boss to reduce reliance on South-East Asia by shortening supply chain

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Boxing day sales to plummet as shoppers remain cautious in light of omicron spread

Currys unveils raft of zero-contact services

Online retailers brace for a 17% surge due to Omicron concerns

Boohoo dampens profit forecasts amid rising shipping costs

Clothing returns rates surge as omicron impacts festive season

Amazon launches £35 PCR travel test to make testing “affordable”

Sales from mobile devices to hit £19.8bn this Christmas, beating pre-pandemic highs by 47%

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