Data essential to addressing sustainability
November 1, 2022 10:07 amFirst the good news: businesses fully recognise the need to address the issues of sustainability if they are to enjoy long-term profitability. But the bad news:... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wilko increases staff wages to £10 per hour
October 31, 2022 5:00 pmWilko is increasing entry-level pay for store and logistics staff from £9.60 to £10 an hour. The privately-owned homes and garden retailer is also introducing a... View Article
Jollyes gives staff £600 cost of living payment
October 31, 2022 1:13 pmPet store Jollyes is giving staff an extra payment of £600 to help support them through the cost-of-living crisis. The retailer will pay the sum in... View Article
[COMMENT] Retail: A sector out of favour?
October 31, 2022 12:33 pmRebecca Saunders speaks to leading investors in the retail & consumer industry to understand the impact of the turmoil in both financial and consumer markets on... View Article
Co-op completes sale of petrol forecourt business to Asda
October 31, 2022 8:28 amThe Co-operative Group has completed the sale of its petrol forecourt business to Asda in a £611 million deal. The group announced back in August that... View Article
Amazon forecasts weaker Christmas sales
October 28, 2022 10:04 amAmazon saw its shares plummet on Thursday after it forecast weaker than expected sales over the Christmas trading period. In its third quarter ending 30 September,... View Article
Marks & Spencer introduces virtual influencer called Mira
October 28, 2022 8:37 amMarks & Spencer has introduced a virtual influencer called Mira as part of its Insider programme. Insider features employees ranging from store assistants to stylists and... View Article
Studio gets Christmas ready with ITV and Heart partnerships
October 28, 2022 8:27 amOnline value retailer Studio.co.uk has boosted its 2022 ‘Get Christmas Ready’ marketing campaign by embarking on major media partnerships with ITV Daytime and commercial radio group... View Article
Marks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty programme internationally
October 27, 2022 8:32 amMarks & Spencer is rolling out its Sparks loyalty scheme to international markets as it looks to attract more customers around the world. The programme is... View Article
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