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Conversation with... Samantha Dyer, head of sustainability at B&Q

24 December 2024 by Angela Beevers
Here we chat to Samantha Dyer, head of sustainability at B&Q, as part of our new ‘Conversations’ series. Sam leads initiatives that drive positive change and... View ArticleView Article
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Desert Island Stores: Paul Wilkinson of Deliveroo

Desert Island Stores: Paul Wilkinson of Deliveroo

24 December 2024 by glynn-davis

Paul Wilkinson is product director of grocery/retail partners at Deliveroo – where he is playing a major role in the fast-growing grocery and non-food delivery division... View ArticleView Article

Oak Furnitureland to open new North Shields showroom on Boxing Day

Oak Furnitureland to open new North Shields showroom on Boxing Day

24 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Oak Furnitureland is to open a new showroom in North Shields later this week as part of plans to drive growth and expand its showroom portfolio.... View ArticleView Article

Commentary:  Primark's 'Bring the Joy' campaign shines bright this Christmas

Commentary: Primark's 'Bring the Joy' campaign shines bright this Christmas

23 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

As the festive season unfolds, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the good news and inspiring acts of kindness happening around us. One... View ArticleView Article

Aldi to invest more than £40 million in Scotland over the next two years

Aldi to invest more than £40 million in Scotland over the next two years

23 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi is to invest more than £40 million in Scotland over the next two years as it continues its expansion. This will include the launch of... View ArticleView Article

Boohoo sells Soho office to pay off debt

Boohoo sells Soho office to pay off debt

23 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Boohoo Group has announced that it has completed the sale of its London office for £49.5 million to Global Holdings UK, an independent property fund.  The... View ArticleView Article

BRC warns that retailers are in for a challenging year

BRC warns that retailers are in for a challenging year

23 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

The British Retail Consortium has warned that 2025 could be a challenging year for retailers. Following fieldwork conducted from 10 to 13 December, BRC-Opinium data shows... View ArticleView Article

The Original Factory Shop explores strategic options

The Original Factory Shop explores strategic options

23 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Original Factory Shop has called in advisors to explore its options after failing to find a buyer. The move follows current owner Duke Street Capital... View ArticleView Article

Furniture Village opens first store in Scotland

Furniture Village opens first store in Scotland

23 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Furniture Village has opened its first store in Scotland at Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail Park. The 25,780 square foot space  has a ground floor and mezzanine where... View ArticleView Article

Key Features and Benefits of E-Commerce Platforms in Retail

Key Features and Benefits of E-Commerce Platforms in Retail

20 December 2024 by Emina Demitri-Watson

The benefits of e-commerce platforms go far beyond simple cost savings. These platforms offer essential e-commerce features that can help retailers streamline operations, increase sales and... View ArticleView Article