Essential Retail News
X5 Retail increases revenue by 13.2% in 2019
X5 has achieved the highest revenue and like-for-like growth figures of any listed Russian retailers in 2019
Coronavirus leads to cancellation of RetailEXPO 2020
This year’s RetailEXPO has been cancelled due to the growing concerns around the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19: Ocado predicts demand will “unwind”
Ocado’s website is offline until the weekend due to spike in orders, but bosses refuses to alter full-year guidance.
Showroom presence for AMG Private Lounge
Automotive forum gets presence at AMG-Mercedes flagship showroom
Covid-19: McDonald's UK now takeaway, drive-thru, and delivery only
McDonald's UK and Ireland operations close all seating areas and switches to takeaway, drive-thru, and delivery services only, as coronavirus impact escalates.
Covid-19: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda unveil more in-store and online changes
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda continue to amend their operations in-store and online in response to unprecedented retailing environment.
Covid-19: Morrisons and Amazon to hire thousands to combat fulfilment crisis
Amazon ramps up US hires to 100,000, while Morrisons reveals a 3,500-strong recruitment drive in the UK to deal with the delivery surge following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Stores closure bombshell for Carphone Warehouse
More than 500 Carphone Warehouse axed to reflect changes in consumer behaviour.
New Frankie Bridge window schemes for Oasis
Spring/summer VM scheme at Oasis based on celebrity edit.
Halfords to close Cycle Republic business
Halfords announces proposal to close Cycle Republic and the Boardman Performance Centre following strategic review.
Covid-19: Ocado prioritises existing customers in wake of hike in demand
Ocado prioritising existing registered customers in light of hike in demand amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
UK grocers aim to ease COVID-19 supply concerns with joint statement
UK supermarkets issue a joint statement warning consumers against stockpiling, as shops across the country experience peak-like shopping levels of demand.
