Retailers react to Liz Truss win
September 6, 2022 8:15 amLiz Truss is set to become the UK’s new Prime Minister today after beating Rishi Sunak in a leadership election for the Conservative party. Her appointment... View Article
General Merchandise News
Retail sales growth weakened in August
September 6, 2022 8:12 amRetail sales growth slowed in August as the cost-of-living crisis forced shoppers to reduce their spending, Figures from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG in their... View Article
Not On The High Street promotes Leanne Rothwell to CEO
September 2, 2022 1:12 pmLeanne Rothwell, Not On The High Street’s Chief Commercial Officer, replaces Claire Davenport, who is stepping down as CEO of Not On The High Street after... View Article
Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda in £600 million deal
August 31, 2022 8:24 amCo-op has sold its petrol forecourt business to Asda in a deal worth £600 million. The group said the move will allow it to focus on... View Article
Very strengthens own-brand offer with launch of ‘Everyday’ collection
August 31, 2022 8:14 amVery has introduced a new own-brand value range featuring more than 700 fashion and homeware products. Called Everyday, the collection includes fashion for women, men and... View Article
Asda leading contender to buy Co-op’s petrol stations
August 30, 2022 11:06 amAsda is the leading contender to buy the Co-op’s petrol forecourt business according to reports. An article by Sky News stated that talks are ongoing and... View Article
Independents plan price increases and staff cuts ahead of energy price hike
August 30, 2022 8:26 amIndependent retailers feel they will have no other option than to raise prices to shoppers once the energy price jump comes into effect this autumn. A... View Article
[Interview] Henicka Uddin, area director for Acas
August 26, 2022 4:39 pmAhead of the upcoming HR Summit, we talk to industry expert Henicka Uddin, the London Area Director for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). Tell... View Article
Co-op to sell forecourts arm in debt reduction drive
August 26, 2022 4:17 pmThe Co-op Group is in talks to offload its forecourts business for about £450m to reduce its debt and improve its balance sheet. Discussions about the... View Article
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