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Subway delivers integrated digital experience in key European markets
IKEA creates Cat-alogue and Dog-alogue to help animals find their fur-ever home
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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