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Pandemic move to online buying leaves retailers wrestling with their store estates
Department store is leading a reappraisal of assumptions that have justified sector’s expansion in past decade
Shares rise 7 per cent as fashion group says profits on track to beat City forecasts
Heavy investment in shops that remain open will mean another year of weak profits
Discount fashion chain to lose £1.1bn of sales in first half due to coronavirus-related store closures
The more the grocery market goes online, the better the company’s prospects
UK retailer returns pandemic loan earlier than scheduled after Christmas sales held up despite lockdowns
Luxury goods group says move to reduce discounts and trading restrictions hit revenues
Sluggish growth looks set to return once the supermarket group returns extra cash to shareholders
Performances highlight gulf in UK retail as lockdowns hit store-based groups
UK’s largest supermarket chain says expenses stemming from Covid-19 have risen
Online retailer benefits from shoppers returning fewer items during pandemic
Very, Kingfisher and Games Workshop also issue upbeat trading statements
Full-year profits to be a third higher than City estimates
UK retailer nevertheless says trading robust as food sales rise
UK supermarket group benefits from strong demand for premium ranges
Retailer’s online business has protected it from worst effects of further UK lockdowns
Customers weary of Covid restrictions splash out more than usual on festive treats
Retailer increases its full year profit forecasts
Electronics retailer reports 15% rise in sales and near-tripling of profits in UK
Retailer warns that second wave of Covid-19 poses threat to performance
Online supermarket’s sales increase as customers stock up ahead of festive season
Move likely to stoke controversy over taxpayer support for traders during lockdown
Cutting costs to invest in lower prices should keep the UK grocer competitive
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