Retail News

M&S makes biggest ever investment in retail pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £95 million in its retail pay by raising the rate for customer assistants from £12 to £12.60 per hour. For staff... View ArticleView Article

How leadership styles impact retail employee and customer engagement
Explore the effects of leadership styles on retail employees and customers, using real examples from UK retailers to give you an insight into how they work... View ArticleView Article

Comment: Greengrocers showing shoots of growth
Think of greengrocers and images of old-school stores and market stalls spring to mind, which have largely been usurped over the years by the major supermarkets,... View ArticleView Article

Virgin Wines chief financial officer to retire
Virgin Wines has announced that Graeme Weir is retiring from his role as chief financial officer and company secretary after 22 years with the group, The... View ArticleView Article

ASOS launches new premium brand
ASOS has launched a new premium brand called Arrange. The fashion retailer said the new offering blends directional design with a feminine edge as the retailer... View ArticleView Article

Chapel Down appoints new chief financial officer
Chapel Down has appointed Louan Mouton as its new chief financial officer. Until last month, Mouton was chief financial officer at Typhoo Tea and prior to... View ArticleView Article

B&Q increases hourly rate of pay to £12.71 per hour
B&Q will be increasing its UK minimum hourly rate of pay for store staff to £12.71 per hour and its London rate to up to £14.05... View ArticleView Article

Mr. Men & Bird & Blend Tea Co. Launch the ‘World’s Happiest Tea’
Fans of the beloved Mr. Men Little Miss series can now experience their favorite characters in a whole new way—through tea! Independent tea company Bird &... View ArticleView Article

Wickes hosts free tool marking event to help combat tool theft
Wickes tackles tool theft with a mass Tool Marking rvent at Wickes Stirchley, helping tradespeople protect their equipment Research from Wickes shows 2 in 5 tradespeople... View ArticleView Article

Greggs hits £2 billion in annual sales
Greggs has reported strong increases in full year sales and profit with sales exceeding £2 billion for the first time. In the year to 28 December,... View ArticleView Article

Primark teams up with Pinterest on new collection and ways to shop
Primark has teamed up with Pinterest to launch a new homeware collection inspired by the platform’s hottest trends for spring. Launching in 100 Primark stores, it... View ArticleView Article

The Very Group names the National Literacy Trust as its new charity partner
The Very Group, the operator of Very and Littlewoods, has announced that the National Literacy Trust will be its charity partner for the next three years.... View ArticleView Article
