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The Best E-Commerce Tools and Technologies for Retailers

27 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen
In order to ensure that your business is competitive, you need to choose the right e-commerce tools and technologies. The fast and evolving pace of the... View ArticleView Article
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Asda, Lidl and Co-op among retailers behind national sector skills review

Asda, Lidl and Co-op among retailers behind national sector skills review

27 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

A national steering group including representatives of Lidl, Co-op and Asda has launched a public consultation on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the retail sector.... View ArticleView Article

Hotel Chocolat posts record Christmas sales as it expands in the US

Hotel Chocolat posts record Christmas sales as it expands in the US

27 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Hotel Chocolat has been celebrating its most successful Christmas to date after sales rose by 10.4% in the four weeks to 29 December. The premium chocolatier... View ArticleView Article

Dr. Martens makes progress on turnaround

Dr. Martens makes progress on turnaround

27 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Dr. Martens has said it is making good progress with its turnaround as it reported an uplift in third quarter revenue. In the 13 weeks to... View ArticleView Article

WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores

WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores

27 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

WH Smith is talks to sell its high street stores as it looks to focus on its travel business. Responding to press speculation, the retailer issued... View ArticleView Article

Paramount Retail hails Montezuma's turnaround

Paramount Retail hails Montezuma's turnaround

27 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Montezuma’s has returned to profit since joining the Paramount Retail Group family in May 2023. The group has announced that after a year the chocolatier’s  annual... View ArticleView Article

Sainsbury's clothing and home head to leave the business

Sainsbury's clothing and home head to leave the business

27 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Christine Kasoulis, Sainsbury’s business unit director for clothing and home, is to leave the supermarket. According to Drapers, she is set to step down after two... View ArticleView Article

Understanding AI in Retail and Ecommerce

Understanding AI in Retail and Ecommerce

24 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

Among the many sectors being revolutionised by AI, the retail and e-commerce sectors are currently leading the pack. Over the past few years, AI has graduated... View ArticleView Article

Conversation with… Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan of Ella & Jo

Conversation with… Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan of Ella & Jo

24 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

The women behind Ella & Jo: A story of passion, purpose and success Ella & Jo, the award-winning skincare brand founded in Ireland in 2017, has... View ArticleView Article

White Stuff reports strong festive trading

White Stuff reports strong festive trading

24 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

White Stuff has been boosted by a strong Christmas trading period as it continues to deliver on its transformation and growth strategy. Now part of TFG... View ArticleView Article