The Original Factory Shop to open 16 stores and create 160 jobs
August 10, 2023 8:44 amThe Original Factory Shop is planning to invest in at least 16 new store openings over the next three months in a move that will create... View Article
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John Lewis Partnership accelerates technology transformation with £100m Google Cloud deal
August 10, 2023 6:33 amThe John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is accelerating its digital transformation by embarking on a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Worth £100 million over the next five... View Article
Flying Tiger Copenhagen to join line-up at Metrocentre
August 9, 2023 8:36 amMetrocentre Gateshead will soon be welcoming variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen to its line-up as the Danish retailer makes a return to the North East. Spanning... View Article
Gordon Brothers weighs rescue bid for Wilko
August 8, 2023 2:20 pmDiscount retailer Wilko is in talks with the firm behind Laura Ashley to rescue the brand as it teeters on the brink of collapse. Gordon Brothers,... View Article
Pawnbrokers H&T profit rise and store expansion
August 8, 2023 2:17 pmH&T, the UK’s largest pawnbroker, reported an impressive 31% rise in pre-tax profit to £8.8 million, as it seeks to expand its presence to capitalise on... View Article
Card Factory trading “materially ahead” of expectations
August 7, 2023 8:41 amGreeting cards retailer Card Factory has reported strong trading in the first six months of its financial year despite an uncertain microeconomic backdrop. In a release,... View Article
Clintons considers closing 38 stores
August 7, 2023 8:23 amGreeting cards retailer Clintons is planning to close around a fifth of its stores to help keep it afloat. It is also understood that the company... View Article
M&S Newcastle store to undergo multi-million pound transformation
August 4, 2023 8:20 amMarks & Spencer is to revamp a flagship store in Newcastle city centre as part of a £13 million investment in its North East store estate. The... View Article
Wilko faces potential collapse, threatening 12,000 jobs
August 3, 2023 7:09 pmBudget retailer Wilko is teetering on the edge of collapse, raising concerns for over 12,000 jobs. The household and garden products giant, known for its affordability,... View Article
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