Debenhams insists on “healthy balance sheet” after credit insurers’ withdrawal
Debenhams has insisted it has a "healthy balance sheet and cash position" after credit insurer Euler Hermes withdrew its cover.
Asda CEO issues food supply warning in event of hard Brexit
The CEO of Asda is the latest high-profile retail figure to add his voice the chorus of hard Brexit warnings.
Tesco & Carrefour announce long term “strategic alliance”
The UK's biggest retailer has joined forces with France's biggest retailer in announcing an intention to enter into an alliance.
CO2 crisis will soon hit retailers
The international CO2 shortage is beginning to take its toll on the retail sector as suppliers try to minimise the impact.
Hundreds of small suppliers could go under amid Big 4 product reviews
Swathes of small suppliers could be in danger of losing out as the Big 4 supermarkets look to review their product ranges
Emergency measures lifted on UK’s largest chicken supplier
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has called an end to “emergency measures” imposed on 2 Sisters Food Group.
Amazon earmarks West Midlands & North East for new fulfilment sites
Amazon has reportedly launched a major search for brand new, multi-level fulfilment centres in the West Midlands & the North East
Co-op’s £143m takeover of Nisa approved by CMA
The competition markets authority (CMA) has officially approved Co-op’s takeover of convenience store chain Nisa.
House of Fraser to start selling Chinese goods previously unavailable in UK
House of Fraser is due to start selling premium Chinese brands previously unavailable in the UK thanks to a new supply programme.
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