Retail - Coronavirus

Britain's Supermarkets Wrestle With Coronavirus Demand Conundrum

Britain's big supermarkets fear they won't be able to supply the country's 60 million people without longer opening hours or a relaxation of social distanc...

UK Retailers Fear Biggest Fall In Sales Since 2009

British retailers fear sales will slump next month at a rate not seen since the depths of the last financial crisis, as the coronavirus hits demand for alm...

Aldi Announces 10% Bonus For Staff On Hours Worked During Virus Crisis

Aldi has announced enhanced pay for its store and distribution colleagues, who will each receive a 10% bonus on hours worked, effective from 9 March 2...

M&S Warns Clothing, Homewares Depts Face 'Severe Impact' From Coronavirus

British retailer Marks & Spencer warned on Friday trading over the next 9-12 months in its clothing, homewares and international businesses was lik...

SuperValu Installs Plexiglass At Tills To Help Protect Cashiers From Coronavirus

Plexiglass will be made available across SuperValu stores as an added protective measure for cashiers against Coronavirus, with the first installations bei...

UK Supermarkets Expect Police Support If London In Lockdown: Industry Source

British supermarkets are expecting to get police support to deter unruly behaviour if London goes into lockdown to contain the coronavirus outbreak, accord...

Retailers Close Stores Around Globe To Curb Coronavirus Spread

Retailers have been closing stores around the globe to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus, which has killed over 6,500 and infected more th...

Penneys Owner Closes 74 Stores In Italy, France, Spain, Austria On Virus Fears

Associated British Foods has been forced to close 74 Primark fashion stores in continental Europe due to government measures to combat coronavirus, while s...