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# [Retail news round up (11/09/20)](https://blog.redwigwam.com/newsletter-august-21-2021-1-0)

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### Too soon to mention Christmas? Here's our weekly round-up of all the important retail news stories from the last seven days. 

 

**Taking on temporary jobs could be the best route into full-time employment...**

This week, major retailers have announced the creation of thousands of new jobs, with many of them going to people employed on a temporary basis during the pandemic.

It's certainly a trend we are seeing here at redwigwam.  

[Read more...](https://www.retailtimes.co.uk/flexible-work-could-be-best-route-back-to-full-time-employment-says-redwigwam/)

 

**Too soon to mention the C word?  **

Loved this article on what a 'COVID Christmas' might look like. 

Without wanting to sound like too much of a Scrooge, some of this sounds quite appealing...

[Read more...](https://thebehavioursagency.com/look-like-a-covid-christmas/)

 

**"Remaining agile is key to overcoming business challenges"**

This is a really interesting interview with Darren Henaghan who is managing director of Borough Market.

He's exploring how food businesses can be sustained during the current crisis.

[Read more...](https://www.specialityfoodmagazine.com/news/remaining-agile-is-key-to-overcoming-business-challenges-says-borough-market-md)

 

**Growth for the convenience sector**

The 2020 local shop report shows in the past year convenience stores have invested more than £585m in improving their businesses and introducing new services for customers.

46,955 stores in the convenience sector provide jobs for around 412,000 people across the UK.

[Read more...](https://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/convenience-sector-continues-to-grow-09-09-2020/)

 

**Waitrose reduce minimum online spend**

Online shopping has seen huge growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Waitrose announced they are lowering their minimum spend on groceries to £40.

Makes those online reviews even more valuable?

[Read more...](https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/lidl/lidl-rolls-out-app-based-loyalty-scheme-offering-discounts-and-more/647957.article#)

 

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## **30 is the magic number...**

Talking of online reviews - have you checked how many you have recently? 

COVID-19 has changed grocery shopping for good, with 25% of us now doing an online shop at least once a week. 

Online reviews are key - research shows an average of 25% increase in online sales from just 30 reviews.

Talk to us about how we’re working with brands to capitalise on this. 

 

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