Hotel Chocolat to be acquired by Mars in £534 million deal
November 16, 2023 8:41 amHotel Chocolat is to be acquired by confectionery firm Mars in a cash offer that values the business at around £534 million. In a statement, Hotel... View Article
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Asda posts third quarter sales growth and cuts debt
November 15, 2023 8:46 amThe Asda supermarket has posted a rise in third quarter sales and reduced its debt burden. In the three months to 30 September, like-for-like sales excluding... View Article
The Retail Trust’s respect retail campaign urges for scale of abusive incidents not to go unrecorded
November 13, 2023 12:05 pmStaff from over 200 retailers, including Tesco, H&M, Co-op and John Lewis, have spoken out against the shocking wave of assaults and theft that is making... View Article
Majestic seeks out older colleagues to work in business
November 13, 2023 7:16 amMajestic has embarked on a drive to increase the number of older colleagues working in the business. The specialist wine retailer has teamed up with Rest... View Article
Iceland ditch the Christmas advert to provide value to its consumer
November 12, 2023 1:45 pmIceland has chosen not to produce a Christmas ad this year, with the company’s executive chair claiming the business has instead opted to invest the money... View Article
Lidl to roll out body cams for UK store staff
November 9, 2023 8:39 amLidl is to roll out body-worn cameras across its UK store estate as it looks to ensure the safety and security of both staff and customers.... View Article
Marks & Spencer delivers strong first half
November 8, 2023 8:01 amMarks & Spencer has posted a strong uplift in half-year sales and profit as its turnaround gathers pace. In the six months to 30 September, the... View Article
Marks & Spencer opens “show-stopping” new store in Birmingham
November 8, 2023 6:51 amMarks & Spencer has officially opened its new store at Birmingham’s Bullring. Spanning 65,000 square feet, the shop has a large clothing department that stocks the... View Article
Consumers turn to gift cards as budgets cut ahead of another cost of living Christmas
November 7, 2023 7:18 pmWith the countdown to Christmas underway, new research from the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) reveals that shoppers plan to rein in gifting budgets amidst... View Article
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