News Writer , Essential Retail
Ben Sillitoe is a freelance journalist, and the former editor of Essential Retail. He’s been covering the retail sector - breaking news, and interviewing leading industry players - since 2009.
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Covid-19: The Perfume Shop joins retail's list of online closures
The Perfume Shop becomes latest retailer to halt online deliveries as some businesses choose to shut eCommerce amid the coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19: Tesco increases weekly delivery slots to 780,000
Tesco increases weekly delivery and click & collect spots to 780,000, and has plans to add more capacity in the weeks ahead.
Covid-19: One in ten to use foodservice delivery for first time
Foodservice delivery from supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants set to welcome new customers during the coronavirus crisis.
Ted Baker makes Osborne's acting CEO role permanent
Ted Baker names Rachel Osborne as CEO, following four months as acting chief exec.
Covid-19: London's tech companies simply targeting survival
More than half of London's tech firm say 'survival' best characterises their business plans over the next three months.
Covid-19: Mike Ashley issues public apology, offers fleet to key workforces
Mike Ashley issues public apology for his personal actions – and those of his company – this week, following the government's order to close shops.
Covid-19: Royal Mail reports strong parcel demand but returns down
Royal Mail says its parcel business has seen strong demand in the last two weeks, but says tracked returns are down due to weaker volumes in clothing sector.
Covid-19: The battle to keep online retail running safely
Several retailers have now closed their online operations in light of coronavirus but how can others run a safe eCommerce business in this environment?
Covid-19: La Redoute marketing strategy to reassure and empathise
La Redoute operating with reduced workforce and tweaking normal marketing messaging in this time of health emergency.
Covid-19: White Stuff implements new warehouse shift system
White Stuff adopts new shift system in its Leicester warehouse, as retailers around the UK adapt to the rising coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19: Grocers experience 22% hike in sales as result of stockpiling
UK shoppers spent 22% more on grocery purchase last week, compared to the same period in 2019.
Covid-19: Ribble Cycles to host virtual bike show
Ribble Cycles announces virtual bike show following coronavirus-influenced postponement of London Bike Show.
Covid-19: Primark stops placing new orders to suppliers
Primark stops placing new orders to suppliers as coronavirus shuts down much of UK retail.
Covid-19: Another landmark day for shop and food service closures
John Lewis, Waterstones, and McDonald's among the businesses temporarily shuttering their stores and restaurants at close of trading today.
Covid-19: Competition law relaxed allowing grocers to share data and delivery
In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the government is temporarily relaxing elements of competition law to allow grocers to work together to serve consumers.
