Review (part one): The Retail Conference
November 15, 2022 4:16 pmThe story of Thomas Cook’s rebuilding over the past 18 months as a digital business that is grappling with marketing across new media and channels, while... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wilko sells distribution centre to DHL for £48m
November 15, 2022 2:12 pmWilko has sold its distribution centre in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, to logistics giant DHL for £48m to help refinance the business. The retailer has leased the site... View Article
Amazon said to be preparing for mass job cuts
November 15, 2022 10:59 amAmazon is understood to be planning to cut thousands of corporate and technology jobs amid a slowdown in sales. According to The New York Times, the... View Article
Gear4music posts revenue uplift but slips to half-year loss
November 15, 2022 8:34 amGear4Music saw its revenue increase by 2% to £66.3 million in the six months to 30 September. Sales in the UK declined by 3% due to... View Article
Hamleys to launch Christmas Grotto at London’s The Ritz
November 14, 2022 7:55 amToy retailer Hamleys is teaming up with The Ritz London to launch a Christmas Grotto at the five-star hotel on London’s Piccadilly. The Hamleys x Ritz... View Article
The Works sales boosted by return to school despite cost of living crisis
November 11, 2022 2:33 pmArts and crafts chain The Works has seen sales increase in the past six months despite the cost of living crisis, carried by a “record” ‘back... View Article
Poundland to recruit 1,200 seasonal store staff and give £25 ‘thank you’ vouchers
November 11, 2022 7:01 amPoundland is to take on around 1,200 seasonal staff members to work in its stores in the run-up to Christmas. The temporary roles will end on... View Article
Ickle Bubba appoints Ieuan Rowell as managing director
November 11, 2022 7:01 amNursery brand Ickle Bubba has promoted Ieuan Rowell to the position of managing director. Rowell has worked with the business since 2018 when he joined its... View Article
B&M posts first half profit drop but makes good start to golden quarter
November 10, 2022 10:55 amB&M has seen its first half pre-tax profit decline to £201 million from £241 million in the previous year but has reported making a good start... View Article
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