Emily Hawkins Reporter
  • City A.M.

Emily is a reporter at City A.M. who focuses on retail, hospitality and property.

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  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Property

818 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Now hiring: Aldi launches recruitment drive for 1,000 new logistics roles

Aldi is the latest firm to take part in a logistics recruitment boom, creating some 1,000 roles across the country ov...

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almost 2 years ago
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Primark owner poaches Marks & Spencer director for top finance job

Primark owner Associated British Foods has nabbed Marks & Spencer's CFO Eoin Tonge for its top finance job. Associate...

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almost 2 years ago
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Marks & Spencer snaps up logistics firm Gist for £145m to take control of food supply chain

Marks and Spencer has acquired the logistics provider to its food arm for £145m, with the supermarket “taking control...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argos shoppers and staff accuse retailer of 'pink washing' over lack of gender-neutral 'Mx' option

Sainsbury’s Argos brand has been criticised for not including gender-neutral options online, with almost 12,000 peopl...

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almost 2 years ago
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Restaurateurs grapple with food costs as dairy prices spike

Restaurateurs are being forced to fork out more and more to create Brits’ favourite dishes, with the sharpest price h...

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almost 2 years ago
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Last orders? Bittersweet summer for pubs as rising costs out-shadow post-pandemic demand

Packed beer gardens herald the arrival of summer in Britain. For publicans, this summer presents a chance to rebuild ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Bloomsbury says increased reading here to stay as Harry Potter publisher eyes £240m yearly sales

London publishing house Bloomsbury has said it is confident a new cohort of book lovers are here to stay, posting ele...

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almost 2 years ago
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Inflation races past 40-year highs in June as price rises hit 9.4 per cent

Inflation surged past 40-year highs to hit 9.4 per cent last month, as households across the UK struggle to pay their...

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almost 2 years ago
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In The Style entices new customers with influencer partnerships as it posts pre-tax loss

Digital fashion retailer In The Style has seen its share price slump after posting a pre-tax loss in its debut full-y...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ocado boss to step down as online grocer begins hunt for new CEO

Online grocer Ocado has said its CEO Melanie Smith will step down next month, after three years at the helm of the bu...

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almost 2 years ago
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Joules: Margins continue to be under pressure as shoppers seek out sale items

Prestige retailer Joules has said discount-hungry consumers have intensified pressures on margins while expecting yea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Supermarket shoppers face £454 extra to yearly grocery bill as inflation bites

Shoppers are now facing a £454 increase to their annual supermarket bills, with grocery price inflation edging toward...

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