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Barker and Stonehouse introduces hydrogen delivery vehicle prototype

Furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse is to trial of a prototype hydrogen delivery vehicle as it looks to reduce emissions above and beyond its own carbon... View Article
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The Perfume Shop reports strong Mother’s Day sales

The Perfume Shop reports strong Mother’s Day sales

12 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The UK’s largest fragrance retailer celebrated every mum and reported its Mother’s Day results with a staggering 140,000 bottles sold during 3rd to 10th March 2024.... View Article

Decathlon reimagines Play launching bold new identity

Decathlon reimagines Play launching bold new identity

12 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

In a significant brand transformation, Decathlon has launched its bold new identity and purpose, aiming to reignite the spirit of play across global communities. The leading... View Article

Aldi raises store staff pay for second time this year

Aldi raises store staff pay for second time this year

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi has announced that it is raising the rate of pay for store staff for the second time this year. The new increases will see the... View Article

Review: Omnichannel Futures 2024

Review: Omnichannel Futures 2024

12 March 2024 by Glynn Davis

Retailers now have the potential to interact with customers over myriad touch-points and in a highly personalised way but they should be selective about the channels... View Article

Nobody’s Child launches digital product passport

Nobody’s Child launches digital product passport

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Responsible fashion brand Nobody’s Child is adding a digital product passport to items in its clothing collections. Launching today with the Happy Place by Fearne Cotton... View Article

Dunelm non-exec to become customer director

Dunelm non-exec to become customer director

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Homewares retailer Dunelm has announced that Kelly Devine will be stepping down as a non-executive director of the company to take up a full-time position as... View Article

Mango’s annual sales reach ‘record’ €3 billion

Mango’s annual sales reach ‘record’ €3 billion

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Mango increased its turnover by 15% to a record high of €3.1 billion in 2023. The fashion retailer attributed much of its success to strong momentum... View Article

Snug launches first OOH campaign

Snug launches first OOH campaign

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Snug has launched its first out-of-home advertising campaign with the tag line ‘Sofas to fit big, little or awkward spaces’. Created by Krow Group, the campaign... View Article

TK Maxx to open second Oxford Street store

TK Maxx to open second Oxford Street store

12 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

TK Maxx is to open a second store in London’s Oxford Street at Mount Royal. The flagship will comprise 22,500 square feet of space across the... View Article

PiRA Judge: Jo Causon of The Institute of Customer Service

11 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

We are delighted to welcome Jo Causon, CEO of the Institute of Customer Service, as our latest judge for the People in Retail Awards. With over... View Article

Q&A: Sharon Broughton, Lucy Atherton – Make UK HR & Employment law

11 March 2024 By Patrick Overall

Make UK champions and celebrates British industry, allowing organisations to meet their objectives and goals, empowering individuals and inspiring the next generation. Can you tell us... View Article

Thriving E-Commerce Thriving Teams: Fusing business growth with employee well-being

11 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

As the UK e-commerce sector is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2024, businesses are keenly focusing on digital innovation and workforce empowerment to maintain competitive... View Article

Ann Summers grows sales and profit following strong performance in-store

11 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Ann Summers has seen its annual turnover climb by 4.5% to £104.6 million after it benefited from more customers shopping in-store post-pandemic. In the 53 weeks... View Article

Photo by Fujifilm launches at Primark Birmingham

11 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

A Photo by Fujifilm concession has opened at the world’s largest Primark in Birmingham as part of a growing partnership between the two brands. The new... View Article

Hornby acquires The Corgi Model Club

11 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Hornby, the models and collectibles group, has acquired the assets, trade and intellectual property of The Corgi Model Club from Blue 14. Established in 2021 as... View Article