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Asda launches new round of price cuts

Asda is investing  £23 million in lowering prices by an average of 11% on some of the most popular products bought by customers each week. The... View Article
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Wilko expected to close “majority of stores” within weeks

Wilko expected to close “majority of stores” within weeks

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

The majority of Wilko‘s stores are expected to close within weeks after a purchase of the failed discount retailer fell through. The GMB union said it... View Article

Tortilla appoints former Selfridges finance director to board

Tortilla appoints former Selfridges finance director to board

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

Tortilla has appointed former Selfridges group finance director Keith Down as a non-executive director.  Throughout his career, Down has held a range of senior positions at... View Article

Mulberry hires new non-executive director

Mulberry hires new non-executive director

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

Mulberry has announced its intention to appoint Leslie Serrero as an additional independent non-executive director following the conclusion of its AGM on 7 September. The luxury... View Article

Superdrug sponsors Croydon Stands Tall as giraffes take over the town

Superdrug sponsors Croydon Stands Tall as giraffes take over the town

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

Superdrug is sponsoring Croydon Stands Tall, an open-air exhibition of 30 spectacular giraffe sculptures. The health and beauty retailer is championing the ten-week art trail which... View Article

Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse join campaign for removal of VAT from period pants

Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse join campaign for removal of VAT from period pants

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has announced that Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse have joined its campaign to urge the Government to remove VAT from period pants. Both retailers... View Article

The Diamond Lab secures funding as it looks ahead to opening flagship London store

The Diamond Lab secures funding as it looks ahead to opening flagship London store

24 August 2023 by Angela Beevers

Self-funded jewellery brand The Diamond Lab has secured its first round of private financing as it looks to expand onto the high street whilst educating customers... View Article

[People Matter] Pounds and Sense: Spending on employee wellbeing

[People Matter] Pounds and Sense: Spending on employee wellbeing

23 August 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Part 3: How much are retailers in the UK investing in the well-being of their employees? Buckle up, because we’re about to lift the curtain on... View Article

House of Fraser to shut two more stores

House of Fraser to shut two more stores

23 August 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Frasers Group will close two more House of Fraser stores over the next month as the company continues to focus on its Sports Direct and Flannels... View Article

Nudea launches first-ever Sustainability Report

Nudea launches first-ever Sustainability Report

23 August 2023 by Natalie Fresen

B-Corp certified, sustainable underwear brand, Nudea, has unveiled its first-ever Sustainability Report this month. The comprehensive report provides an in-depth insight into the brand’s environmental and... View Article

King of Soho’s premium Copacetic vodka to make waves nationwide and abroad

23 August 2023 By Natalie Fresen

The renowned London-based gin and vodka brand, The King of Soho, has unveiled its plans for an extensive launch of its latest creation, the ultra-premium Copacetic... View Article

Trafford Centre strengthens leadership team

23 August 2023 By Angela Beevers

Manchester’s Trafford Centre has appointed Kate Thursfield as operations director to support future growth. Thursfield previously ran her own retail consultancy, but prior to that, worked... View Article

[People matter] Riding the wellbeing wave

23 August 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Part 2. We’re back with the scoop on the hottest trends in employee wellbeing that are lighting up the retail world. It’s time to dig into... View Article

Getir to cut 2,500 jobs across five countries

23 August 2023 By Angela Beevers

Getir, the rapid grocery delivery company, is to cut around 2,500 jobs across five countries as part of restructuring plans. The job cuts, which will impact... View Article

Angling Direct hails strong first half performance

23 August 2023 By Angela Beevers

Angling Direct has reported a strong first half performance following double-digit sales growth across the UK. In the six months to 31 July, UK revenue increased... View Article

VF Corporation hires Brent Hyder as chief people officer

23 August 2023 By Angela Beevers

VF Corporation, the owner of Timberland and The North Face, has appointed Brent Hyder as chief people officer. Due to take up his role on 5... View Article