Paperchase close to collapse
January 31, 2023 8:31 amPaperchase is close to collapsing into administration as hopes of a rescue deal fade. It was reported two weeks ago that the struggling stationery retailer may... View Article
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People matter: A little thank you goes a long way
January 30, 2023 8:49 am[Exclusive. Part 4] Recognition – the act of expressing gratitude – can have an immensely positive psychological impact on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. ... View Article
Poundstretcher gives workers second 10% pay rise
January 27, 2023 5:25 pmDiscount retailers Poundstretcher has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for its workers following a similar rise just over a year ago. The business –... View Article
Poundland to open half a million square feet of retail space in 2023
January 26, 2023 10:37 amPoundland is planning to open and relocate at least 50 new stores by the end of September to mark the biggest transformation of its store estate... View Article
TK Maxx to join line-up at Atria Watford
January 26, 2023 10:36 amTK Maxx is to open a new store at Atria Watford this summer. Spanning 30,557 square feet across three floors, the shop will offer clothing, accessories,... View Article
Lark London chooses Woking for first store outside of capital
January 26, 2023 8:35 amIndependent lifestyle boutique Lark London has selected Woking’s Victoria Place as the location for its first store outside of the capital. The retailer has taken a... View Article
Asda finds spending power has dropped in every region of the UK
January 24, 2023 8:36 amAsda has found that household disposable incomes fell in every UK region during the fourth quarter of 2022 compared with the same period a year earlier.... View Article
The Works hails “resilient” performance
January 20, 2023 8:47 amThe Works has seen a strengthening in trade since the end of its first half with like-for-like sales increasing by 5.7% in the 11 weeks ended... View Article
Consumer confidence declines in January
January 20, 2023 8:47 amConsumer confidence has dropped in January as it continues to bump along at near-record lows. According to GfK, its long-running Consumer Confidence Index has fallen by... View Article
