Burberry says coronavirus impact “more serious” than Hong Kong protests
Burberry has closed 24 of its 64 stores in mainland China as the coronavirus outbreak continues to raise fears.
2000 business rates appeals filed every week
The Valuation Office Agency says almost 2,000 appeals are made on a weekly basis over business rates bills.
Nike the latest retailer to close China stores amid coronavirus fears
Nike has temporarily shut down half of its stores in China as the coronavirus outbreak continues to raise fears.
Boxpark in talks to secure investment for rapid expansion plans
Boxpark has revealed further details of its ambitious expansion plans as it confirmed that it was close securing investment.
352 jobs at risk as Ikea mulls closure of Coventry store
Ikea has announced plans to shut down its Coventry store this summer, potentially affecting 352 employees.
£3.8bn takeover of Poundland owner Pepco Group on the cards
Poundland's former owner Advent International has teamed up with two rival private equity firms for a planned takeover
Forever 21 secures £62m deal to sell US assets
Control of collapsed fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has been handed over to a consortium of creditors led by US property
Allbirds continues to invest in physical retail with second UK store
Allbirds it set to open the doors to its second bricks-and-mortar store in the UK later this month.
All of Hawkin’s Bazaar’s stores now shut down
Hawkin's Bazaar closed down all of its stores over the weekend as part of the administration process.
Fenwick’s London flagship to create office space to raise revenue
The Fenwick flagship in London's Bond Street has seen its plans to convert some of its floorspace into offices approved
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