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Tesco to cut around 400 jobs

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers
Tesco is to cut around 400 jobs as part of plans to “simplify” its business operations. The move will impact jobs in its in-store bakeries and... View ArticleView Article
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Pret enters Africa with new store opening in Johannesburg

Pret enters Africa with new store opening in Johannesburg

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Pret A Manger is entering Africa with the opening of a shop in South Africa’s Johannesburg. The move marks the food-to-go brand’s entry into its 20th... View ArticleView Article

The accidental artisan food specialist

The accidental artisan food specialist

29 January 2025 by Glynn Davis

Artisanal food brands proliferate today but going back two decades things were very different when Cotswold Fayre accidentally came into existence and has since gone on... View ArticleView Article

WH Smith makes

WH Smith makes "good start" to new financial year

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

WH Smith has said it made a good start to its new financial year with group revenue up 4% at constant currency in the 21 weeks... View ArticleView Article

Virgin Wines revenue up 6.7% in run-up to Christmas

Virgin Wines revenue up 6.7% in run-up to Christmas

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Virgin Wines UK saw its revenue increase by 6.7% year-on year during the six weeks to 27 December. The retailer said the performance was driven by... View ArticleView Article

Jollyes reports strong Christmas trading as it shifts to everyday low pricing model

Jollyes reports strong Christmas trading as it shifts to everyday low pricing model

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Jollyes has announced strong Christmas trading with like-for-like sales growth of 6% in the four weeks to 24 December. The pet retailer enjoyed its biggest-ever trading... View ArticleView Article

Canada Goose appoints former Stella McCartney executive as SVP of merchandising

Canada Goose appoints former Stella McCartney executive as SVP of merchandising

29 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Canada Goose has appointed former Stella McCartney executive Judit Bankus as senior vice president of merchandising. In her new role, she will oversee the development and... View ArticleView Article

Nisa’s MADL transforms lives, supporting over 360,000 people in 2024

Nisa’s MADL transforms lives, supporting over 360,000 people in 2024

28 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

Nisa’s charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has cemented its role as a cornerstone of community support across the UK in 2024, achieving incredible milestones and... View ArticleView Article

The Perfume Shop unveils an upgraded experiential store in Harlow

The Perfume Shop unveils an upgraded experiential store in Harlow

28 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

The Perfume Shop celebrated the scent-sational addition of another new and improved experiential store at Unit 26d, Harvey Centre, Harlow, CM20 1XW. The iconic retailer unveiled... View ArticleView Article

Shelley Bishton and Chris Brook-Carter appointed as trustees of the Black British Initiative

Shelley Bishton and Chris Brook-Carter appointed as trustees of the Black British Initiative

28 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

Shelley Bishton, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) at News UK, and Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of the Retail Trust, proudly announce their new roles as... View ArticleView Article