Instacart will support its shift leads, in-store shoppers and full-service shoppers through the COVID-19 Vaccine Support Stipend, which will offer $25 to any worker who receives a COVID-19 vaccine. The company is also redistributing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to any shopper in need throughout the remainder of the COVID-19
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Independent businesses present 5-point plan for COVID survival
A group of independent business owners and representatives have come together to present the government with a 5-point plan to save the high street and help indy businesses survive the Covid-19 pandemic. The group wants the government to use the £2.5 billion already returned by big names like Tesco, Marks
Sustainable Fashion: eBay – The Covid clearing house
Welcome to this column within our broader sustainability section which focuses on what clothing retail is doing to address the issues in its industry. It’s exciting times for anyone involved in this area as technology and retailers try to keep up with customers’ demand for all things ethical. From palm
Fashion sales slump ahead of new Covid restrictions
Total like-for-like sales across the three categories BDO monitors – fashion, lifestyle and homeware – fell 11.2% on 2019. However, while in-store like-for-likes fell 30% in the week to 20 December, non-store like-for-like sales increased by 46.1% year on year, BDO’s tracker shows. Sales were hit by the tightening of