Amazon posts jump in sales and profits
February 4, 2022 11:37 amAmazon saw its net sales increase by 9% to $137.4 billion in its fourth quarter after being boosted by its biggest-ever Black Friday to Cyber Monday holiday... View Article
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UK saw significant drop in retail CEO appointments last year
February 3, 2022 10:33 amA new report has has shown that the number of newly appointed retail chief executives dropped by 54% in the UK in 2021. After analysing retail... View Article
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships
February 2, 2022 2:46 pmAmazon has announced plans to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships this year as it revealed that its British workforce increased by 25,000 in 2021. The roles will... View Article
Secret Sales reaches new milestone
February 2, 2022 11:30 amSecret Sales has reached a milestone signing of 75 new contracts with multi-brand retail groups and standalone brands in the last 12 months and has launched... View Article
Shop price inflation climbs in January
February 2, 2022 10:13 amNew figures have shown that shop price inflation accelerated to 1.5% in January from 0.8% in December as the furniture and flooring categories experienced particularly high... View Article
Studio gives Q3 update as it explores options to meet working capital funding requirement
January 31, 2022 8:33 amOnline value retailer Studio has said it improved its performance on Black Friday and throughout the Christmas trading period, although market-wide shipping issues impacted profit. Product... View Article
Hallmark takes personalised cards to the next level
January 31, 2022 8:25 amHallmark, the greeting cards maker and retailer, has launched an innovative range of personalised video cards. Customers simply choose a card then scan the QR code... View Article
Marks & Spencer launches TikTok style Live Shopping service
January 28, 2022 11:41 amMarks & Spencer has launched a new Live Shopping service on its website as it looks to woo younger shoppers and offer customers a new way... View Article
Pop Mart opens UK debut store
January 27, 2022 6:36 amArt toy brand Pop Mart has launched its debut UK store in London’s Chinatown district. Situated at 80 Shaftesbury Avenue, the store will sell some of... View Article
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