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The Range unveils first-ever superstores featuring ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’

17 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen
The Range has today celebrated the grand opening of three new concept Superstores in Birmingham Kings Heath, Pollokshaws, and Christchurch, marking a significant milestone in its... View ArticleView Article
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Busting myths: How retail can offer long and rewarding careers

Busting myths: How retail can offer long and rewarding careers

17 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

Some might argue that retail store positions are better suited to those seeking short-term jobs or a stepping stone towards their ‘forever career.’ However, in retailers... View ArticleView Article

Aldi to open nine new stores in London this year

Aldi to open nine new stores in London this year

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Aldi is to open nine stores in London this year as part of a £55 million investment within the M25.   Today, the supermarket said four of... View ArticleView Article

Lidl to make big change to packaging

Lidl to make big change to packaging

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025,... View ArticleView Article

Battersea Power Station to see opening of new exhibition venue

Battersea Power Station to see opening of new exhibition venue

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Battersea Power Station is to see a new exhibition space launch at its south London location. The new venue, called NEON at Battersea Power Station, will... View ArticleView Article

DFS boosted by improved performance in first half

DFS boosted by improved performance in first half

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

DFS has reported an improved performance in the first half of its financial year after it benefited from market share gains, lower operating costs and gross... View ArticleView Article

Retail sales fell by 0.3% in December

Retail sales fell by 0.3% in December

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Retail sales volumes fell in December with a drop of 0.3% as people were more cautious about their Christmas spending. This followed a small rise of... View ArticleView Article

Sainsbury's opens first store of 2025

Sainsbury's opens first store of 2025

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s has opened  its first new store of 2025 in London’s Edgware. Spanning 2,626 square feet. the Burnt Oak Broadway Local store offers a range of... View ArticleView Article

Specsavers takes new store at Derby's M Park Farm

Specsavers takes new store at Derby's M Park Farm

17 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Specsavers has become the latest tenant at Derby’s M Park Farm Shopping Centre. The optician has taken a ten-year lease for 2,526 square feet of retail... View ArticleView Article

Timpson tops UK customer satisfaction rankings as service failures cost £7.3bn monthly

Timpson tops UK customer satisfaction rankings as service failures cost £7.3bn monthly

16 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

New UK customer satisfaction rankings revealed: Timpson tops the table while service failures cost UK economy £7.3 billion monthly The latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI)... View ArticleView Article