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Riot-hit businesses must contact insurers now, says BHETA
The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has advised those affected by the riots to get in touch with their insurers immediately.
12 August 2011
Woolies-style retailer celebrates first year of trading
Smallworths in South Croydon will mark its first anniversary this Saturday and already has plans for a new website and refit.
12 August 2011
66% of retail and leisure businesses hit by UK riots are independents
More than 10% of the total number of retailers and leisure businesses in the UK were impacted by the recent civil unrest - a large proportion of which are independent firms.
11 August 2011
Government sets up £20m 'high street support scheme'
In the wake of the violent riots that have spread across the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron outlines measures to provide the support needed to help get shops back on their feet.
11 August 2011
Lewis's Home Retail acquires two more TJ Hughes stores
Retail arm of Benross Group takes on outlets in Widnes and Newcastle for undisclosed sum, following its acquisition of four TJ Hughes stores last week.
10 August 2011
Retail sales see modest growth in July
As the UK growth forecast is downgraded, the BRC reveals UK retail sales values rose 0.6% on a like-for-like basis last month compared with July 2010, when sales went up 0.5%.
10 August 2011
Riots: retailers count the cost
After a fourth night of rioting in the UK, with trouble spreading further north, reaching Manchester and Salford, retailers continue to count the cost of the damage.
10 August 2011
Landmark furniture store destroyed as retailers attacked in London riots
Croydon furniture store House of Reeves has been destroyed in a huge fire set off by looters in the third night of rioting across London.
9 August 2011
Banks contemplate sale of Robert Dyas
Robert Dyas board confirms that key shareholders Lloyd's and Allied Irish are in discussions with corporate vendor advisory firms but that no sale will take place until next year.
8 August 2011
Dobbies accused of breaching planning rules
Garden centre chain Dobbies has been accused of breaching planning regulations at its Livingston centre by West Lothian Council.
8 August 2011
John Lewis gears up for second half
Department store chain reports a slowdown in sales over past week but feels it is still in "good shape" as it heads into H2.
5 August 2011
Insolvency fears highest in retail sector
Eight percent of retailers fear they will become insolvent in the next year, compared with a cross-sector average of 2%, says insolvency trade body R3.
4 August 2011
House of Fraser to open new format store
Department store chain extends multi-channel reach with smaller-format store in Aberdeen but remains coy about details.
4 August 2011
Next to open DIY and garden superstore next week
Fashion chain Next opens its new superstore in Shoreham next week, offering DIY and garden products for the first time.
4 August 2011
The Green Crusader lands at Bents
Bents Garden & Home has introduced 'The Green Crusader' - its very own superhero - as part of a new environmental campaign specifically aimed at children.
4 August 2011
Final days of TJ Hughes stores announced
Administrators release dates for last day of trading for 22 TJ Hughes stores, putting 1,061 employees out of a job.
4 August 2011
Ikea buys Scottish wind farm
Ikea UK has purchased a wind farm in Aberdeenshire as part of new plans to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
3 August 2011
World's first pop-up mall to open in London this year
Founder of retail fashion brand Boxfresh, Roger Wade teams up with property developers to erect a shopping mall in Shoreditch using shipping containers.
3 August 2011
TJ Hughes buyer to revive Lewis's dept store
The company that has bought four TJ Hughes stores out of administration also plans to bring Liverpool department store Lewis's back to life.
3 August 2011
Masseys bids for new £2m store
Masseys DIY has submitted proposals for a new £2m store in a bid to expand the business.
3 August 2011
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