Consumer confidence improves in August
August 29, 2023 8:35 amGfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has risen by five points to -25 in August as people feel slightly more optimistic about the outlook for their personal... View Article
General Merchandise News
New last minute bid emerges for Wilko
August 28, 2023 8:51 amThe administrators for the collapsed discount chain Wilko have received a second last-minute bid for the retailer. Private equity firm M2 Capital has put forward a... View Article
BHF: Charity sees boom in young volunteers
August 25, 2023 12:36 pmA national charity has seen a boom in younger volunteers since the pandemic ended – as new research suggests Generation Z (people aged 16-24) are more... View Article
John Lewis Partnership to recruit for more than 10,000 roles
August 25, 2023 8:48 amThe John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles in the run-up to Christmas. Jobs will be available across Waitrose and John Lewis stores,... View Article
Ascensos team up with myConsole in BPO ESG first
August 24, 2023 1:24 pmAscensos has partnered with ESG platform and services provider myConsole in a first for BPO, to deliver on its business commitments for sustainability and governance. Ascensos... View Article
Wilko expected to close “majority of stores” within weeks
August 24, 2023 8:45 amThe majority of Wilko‘s stores are expected to close within weeks after a purchase of the failed discount retailer fell through. The GMB union said it... View Article
Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse join campaign for removal of VAT from period pants
August 24, 2023 8:38 amMarks & Spencer has announced that Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse have joined its campaign to urge the Government to remove VAT from period pants. Both retailers... View Article
[People Matter] Pounds and Sense: Spending on employee wellbeing
August 23, 2023 2:09 pmPart 3: How much are retailers in the UK investing in the well-being of their employees? Buckle up, because we’re about to lift the curtain on... View Article
Getir to cut 2,500 jobs across five countries
August 23, 2023 8:42 amGetir, the rapid grocery delivery company, is to cut around 2,500 jobs across five countries as part of restructuring plans. The job cuts, which will impact... View Article
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