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Subway delivers integrated digital experience in key European markets

Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, is rolling out the next phase of its digital experience across the UK, Finland and Germany to deliver... View Article
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IKEA creates Cat-alogue and Dog-alogue to help animals find their fur-ever home

IKEA creates Cat-alogue and Dog-alogue to help animals find their fur-ever home

23 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

In a heartwarming collaboration, IKEA UK and Woodgreen have joined forces to create an adorable ‘Cat-alogue’ and ‘Dog-alogue’ of pets from the charity. The lookbooks highlight... View Article

Dreams awarded prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark

Dreams awarded prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark

23 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Dreams has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark by the Furniture Makers’ Company. Howard James, operations manager of Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) International, presented... View Article

Comment: Bakery goods on fire

Comment: Bakery goods on fire

23 May 2024 by Glynn Davis

Visits to my local Lidl store had typically been few and far between but once they’d introduced a bakery section I’ve been through the door much... View Article

Games Workshop names Liz Harrison as group finance director

Games Workshop names Liz Harrison as group finance director

23 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Games Workshop has announced that Liz Harrison will be nominated to join its board as group finance director at its AGM in September.   Harrison joined Games... View Article

Wow Toys acquired by Smart Toys and Games

Wow Toys acquired by Smart Toys and Games

23 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Wow Toys has been acquired by Smart Toys and Games, a leading Belgian puzzles and games company. Founded in 1996 by Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, Wow Toys offers... View Article

John Lewis Partnership aims to hire over 300 care experienced young people by January 2025

John Lewis Partnership aims to hire over 300 care experienced young people by January 2025

23 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to hire more than 300 care experienced young people by January 2025. The move forms part of the partnership’s... View Article

Peloton introduces UK rental service following slowdown in sales

Peloton introduces UK rental service following slowdown in sales

23 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Peloton has introduced a rental service for its high-tech exercise bikes in the UK following the launch of its Peloton Rental offering in the US, Canada... View Article

Swarovski to make Scottish outlet debut at Caledonia Park

Swarovski to make Scottish outlet debut at Caledonia Park

23 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Crystal jewellery brand Swarovski is to join the line-up at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. The 1,000 square foot space will be the brand’s... View Article

Sue Ryder start conversations around grief at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sue Ryder start conversations around grief at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

22 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

This week, the renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show is hosting a remarkable exhibit that delves into the profound and often difficult topic of grief. Sue Ryder,... View Article

Conference review: HR Central

22 May 2024 By Glynn Davis

Pressures on the labour market remain incredibly acute in the retail sector but it can be alleviated by a more personalised approach to recruitment and a... View Article

M&S posts strong uplift in sales and profit as it benefits from “reshape” strategy

22 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has posted a jump in full year sales and profit as it declared that its Reshape for Growth strategy is working. In the... View Article

Music Magpie trading broadly in line with expectations

22 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

Music Magpie, the refurbished consumer technology specialist, has said its second quarter trading has been broadly in line with expectations as it remains in takeover talks.... View Article

Fenwick to bring Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem to flagship Newcastle store

22 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

The Fenwick department store in Newcastle will play host to a pop-up by the Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem from 31 May to 4 August. The pop-up will... View Article

Unibail-Rodamco Westfield announces new and renewed partnerships with Youth Zones

22 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has embarked on a new three-year partnership with Croydon Youth Zone, Legacy as part of its longstanding relationship with national youth charity, OnSide. It has... View Article

Q&A: Danielle Sones, Managing Director, ABa Quality Monitoring Ltd

22 May 2024 By Patrick Overall

ABa is a leading UK CX measurement agency, with a diverse client portfolio, predominantly working within Retail, Leisure & Hospitality and Financial Services. Danielle has more... View Article