Ecommerce sales down by nearly 8.7%
June 13, 2022 4:01 pmDigital retail sales declined by 8.7 per cent last month compared to the previous year, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index. The Index... View Article
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Pepco Group hails strong first half performance
June 9, 2022 8:31 amPepco Group has seen its first half revenue climb by 18.9% year-on-year to €2.37 billion despite shoppers scaling back due to the cost of living crisis.... View Article
Studio teams up with Ideal World TV on live shoppable content
June 9, 2022 8:11 amStudio.co.uk has teamed up with TV shopping channel Ideal World TV to enable it to launch live shoppable content across its social platforms. Ideal World TV... View Article
Paddington becomes a ‘bear’ necessity after tea party with Her Majesty
June 9, 2022 8:07 amJohn Lewis saw online searches for Paddington on its website rise by nearly 2000% after the lovable bear was seen slurping from a teapot spout at... View Article
WH Smith names Annette Court as chair designate
June 8, 2022 8:00 amWH Smith has appointed Annette Court as a non-executive director and chair designate. Due to join the book and stationery retailer’s board on 1 September, she... View Article
M&S launches first sustainability-focused innovation challenge
June 8, 2022 7:49 amMarks & Spencer has launched its inaugural sustainability innovation challenge for start-ups as it looks to work with tech-focused partners in its efforts to achieve its... View Article
Tinyme opens first UK production hub
June 7, 2022 9:48 amAustralian online retailer Tinyme is setting up its first UK production hub in Leamington Spa. The Melbourne-based company sells a range of personalised products for kids... View Article
M&S trials refillable own-brand homecare products
June 6, 2022 10:20 amM&S is trialling refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products as part of its commitment to reduce and remove plastic packaging. Customers are able to choose from... View Article
Sanjay Vadera and Richard Walker included in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
June 6, 2022 8:18 amThe Fragrance Shop’s Sanjay Vadera and Iceland’s Richard Walker have both been included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Vadera (pictured), who is chief executive of... View Article
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