Miffy to hop into London’s Chinatown
March 3, 2023 7:20 amThe Miffy brand has chosen London’s Chinatown as the location for its first-ever standalone pop-up activation. Situated at 78 Shaftesbury Avenue. the 400 square foot space... View Article
General Merchandise News
Comment: loyalty programmes back in fashion
March 2, 2023 8:50 amCustomer acquisition costs have spiralled over recent years, especially through digital channels, at a time when customers have been increasingly shopping around for the best deals... View Article
Sainsbury’s plans to close two Argos depots
March 1, 2023 9:21 amSainsbury’s is planning to close two Argos distribution sites in a move that will put 1,400 jobs at risk. The warehouses in Basildon in Essex and... View Article
Marks & Spencer to invest £57 million in store worker pay
March 1, 2023 8:21 amMarks & Spencer is to increase the hourly pay of more than 40,000 customer assistants from £10.20 to £10.90 as part its biggest ever investment in... View Article
Marks & Spencer rolls out Bring Your Own Bag’ click & connect initiative in 251 stores
March 1, 2023 8:20 amM&S will be reducing the amount of plastic packaging it uses by rolling out a new ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ click & connect initiative in 251... View Article
Consumer confidence makes a surprise rebound in February
February 24, 2023 10:52 amGfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has risen in February as people become more optimistic about their financial future. The overall index has increased by a surprise... View Article
N Brown hires new chief financial officer
February 23, 2023 7:41 amN Brown Group has appointed Dominic Appleton as chief financial officer designate. Due to join the business on 1 March, he will succeed Rachel Izzard as... View Article
Marketplaces playing vital role in retail eco-system
February 22, 2023 8:51 amOnline marketplaces are proving to be an increasingly important feature of the retail landscape as retailers use them to broaden their reach across channels and territories... View Article
The Original Factory Shop offers guaranteed interviews to retail staff facing redundancy
February 22, 2023 8:03 amThe Original Factory Shop is to offer guaranteed interviews to staff who have been affected by redundancies from New Look, Wilko, Argos, B&Q, Paperchase, M&Co and... View Article
