All High Street articles – Page 40
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NewsStores should re-open based on risk, not size, says BRC
In an open letter in The Times, the consortium criticised reported plans for small shops to be the first to reopen
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NewsGovernment agrees to postpone ‘disastrous’ business rates revaluation
The bill would have seen rates set until at least 2024 based on a pre-coronavirus basis
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NewsHigh streets to benefit from new £6m government fund for coronavirus support
The money is for local projects to help high streets ‘through the uncertainty’ of the pandemic…
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NewsPost Office rolls out cash delivery service for vulnerable customers
The National Shielding Service is a working partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions to determine if customers need a cash delivery
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NewsPret extends delivery service to Just Eat and Uber Eats
The chain is offering a limited menu of its most popular items as well as a selection of pantry and grocery items
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NewsRetailers warn over ‘disastrous’ business rates revaluation plans
The next revaluation of business rates will take place on 1 April next year
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NewsAlpro to offer independent coffee shops free stock after lockdown
The plant-based brand is spending £125k on free stock and a social media campaign supporting barristas
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NewsLandlords urge government to tackle retailers ‘exploiting’ rent holidays
The government yesterday banned landlords from issuing statutory demands or winding-up orders against retailers unable to …
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NewsPoundstretcher slammed by staff over lack of safety provisions
Some stores have had no hand sanitiser since February, an area manager said
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NewsMany retailers weeks from collapse unless government pays rents, warn industry leaders
Companies that were viable before the coronavirus outbreak will be forced to file for administration if the government doesn’t step in
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales plummet as coronavirus crisis unfolds
UK retail sales have plunged sharply in March as the coronavirus crisis and resulting nationwide lockdown led to the worst drop on record. Plus, PZ Cussons warns of “significant” coronavirus impact as crisis boosts soap and hand wash sales but hits beauty division and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSuperdrug launches same-day delivery for essential products
Customers can now opt for orders to be delivered later the same day within an eight-mile radius of 300 stores
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NewsCity snapshot: Intu misses out on rents as shopping centres shut
Intu received barely 29% of rents due on its UK properties as most retailers turned down the shutters due to the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, Casino posts annual profits growth, UK retail sales slow in February and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsB&M, Home Bargains, Poundland remain open due to food ranges
B&M, Home Bargains, Poundland and Poundstretcher continue to trade today thanks to their food ranges
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NewsContactless limit rises to £45 to help reduce coronavirus spread
The limit is set to rise from the current £30 on 1 April
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NewsCoronavirus: Hotel Chocolat to close all stores and switch to online
Co-founder and CEO Angus Thirlwell said he took the decision to keep staff and customers safe during the ongoing pandemic
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NewsCoronavirus: Greggs to close its stores tomorrow as weekly sales plunge 9.9%
Food to go chain Greggs has announced it will close its entire shop estate by the close of business on Tuesday 24 March in response to the coronavirus crisis
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NewsBusiness rates system means poor regions are subsidising London, claims BRC
In its latest call for radical reform in tomorrow’s Budget, the BRC said the government’s own figures showed the scale of …
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NewsCity snapshot: Food and healthcare sales spike amid coronavirus fears
Sales of food and healthcare products have edged higher at the end of February, amid growing concerns around the global coronavirus outbreak
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Comment & OpinionCan a land value tax save the high street?
There are easier and better solutions to the business rates conundrum