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The Entertainer launches biggest recruitment drive for Christmas
Angling Direct hails significant first half progress
Angling Direct, the fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has reported strong first half trading with uplifts in revenue and profit. In the six months to 31... View Article
John Lewis Partnership announces that Nish Kankiwala will revert to non-executive role
The chief executive of the John Lewis Partnership is to step back from his role and revert back to a non-executive position. With the move due... View Article
Footasylum secures £35m funding package to fuel expansion and sustainability initiatives
Footasylum is to accelerate growth across the UK after securing a £35 million revolving credit facility. The footwear and sportswear retailer will use the new funding... View Article
Lucy & Yak chooses Canterbury for 11th UK store
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle clothing brand, is to open its 11th UK store in Canterbury later this month. Situated in the... View Article
Charles Tyrwhitt to join-line-up at Trafford Centre
Formal menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt is to join the line-up at Manchester’s Trafford Centre in the run-up to Christmas. Due to launch in November, the 1,776... View Article
Interview: Isobel Rogers, Partnership Director at the newly formed CX Alliance (CXA)
The Retail Bulletin has announced the establishment of the CX Alliance (CXA), following the recent closure of CXFO, a CX industry body. Here Isobel Rogers tells... View Article
Sainsbury’s to hire 20,000 seasonal staff in run-up to Christmas
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to create 20,000 seasonal jobs across its stores and home delivery services in the lead-up to Christmas as it prepares for the... View Article
Dunelm to open first central London store
Homewares retailer Dunelm is to open its first central London store at the Westfield London shopping centre. Due to launch this winter, the 4,500 square foot... View Article
ScS Recognised for ‘Commitment to People’ Award
Furniture retailer ScS has been awarded the ‘Commitment to People’ recognition at the People in Retail Awards 2024, celebrating its substantial efforts in building a supportive,... View Article
Whittard of Chelsea boosted by UK growth and international expansion
Whittard of Chelsea delivered an 8% increase in sales to £45.7 million last year as it benefited from “robust” domestic growth and international expansion. The tea,... View Article
Wolf & Badger introduces new pet category
Wolf & Badger, the marketplace for independent brands, has introduced a new luxury pet product category. In a statement, the retailer said it had made the... View Article
Hobbs to upsize and relocate at Victoria Leeds
Hobbs, the premium women’s fashion brand, is upsizing at Victoria Leeds by relocating from Victoria Quarter to a 30% larger unit at Victoria Gate. Due to... View Article
The growth of gamification in retail – already falling behind?
As the retail industry continues to evolve, gamification has emerged as a powerful tool for customer engagement. By integrating game-like elements into the shopping experience, retailers... View Article
Watches of Switzerland acquires Hodinkee digital content provider
Watches of Switzerland Group has acquired Hodinkee, the US digital editorial content provider for luxury watch enthusiasts. The group said the move will grow its sector... View Article
One Stop to transform offering with Tesco Core Own Brand range
One Stop, a subsidiary of Tesco, is to phase out its current ‘Own Label’ products and replace them with Tesco’s ‘Core Own Brand’ range across its... View Article
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