Card Factory posts jump in full year profit
May 3, 2023 8:25 amCard Factory has posted a jump in full year profit after it benefited from customers returning to its stores post-pandemic. In the year to 31 January,... View Article
General Merchandise News
Søstrene Grene set to open its first London store this May
April 27, 2023 2:32 pmDanish homewares store, Søstrene Grene, has announced it will be opening its first London store on Friday 12th May at Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth. Joining... View Article
Avoiding a ‘summer of discontent’ for retail
April 27, 2023 9:06 amBy Charlotte Rees-John, partner and head of Irwin Mitchell’s consumer goods and services sector. The latest official figures show trade union membership in the UK is... View Article
Marks & Spencer to invest £12.5 million in London store estate
April 27, 2023 8:43 amMarks & Spencer is to invest £12.5 million in its London store estate in the coming year. This will result in the creation of 200 jobs... View Article
Card Factory gains foothold in South Africa through acquisition of SA Greetings
April 26, 2023 8:27 amCard Factory has gained a foothold in the South African market with the acquisition of SA Greetings. The greeting card retailer has purchased SA Greetings Corporation... View Article
John Lewis Partnership appoints first pan-partnership head of loyalty
April 25, 2023 11:34 amThe John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first pan-partnership head of loyalty as part of plans to drive an improved experience for customers. Due to take... View Article
People Matter: Why you should be investing in DEI
April 21, 2023 6:47 pmIf you’re looking to motivate and engage your employees this year, be sure to build a culture that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Building... View Article
Cumbria-based e-commerce company Fruugo wins King’s Award for Enterprise
April 21, 2023 7:00 amGlobal online marketplace platform Fruugo has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Fruugo is among 148 organisations nationally to be... View Article
WH Smith posts jump in sales and profit
April 20, 2023 8:50 amWH Smith has reported healthy first half growth following a particularly strong performance by its travel business. In the six months to 28 February, revenue increased... View Article
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