Mamas & Papas to accelerate concession growth
May 24, 2022 8:27 amNursery brand Mamas & Papas is to create up to 200 new jobs as it looks to expand its UK concessions with Next over the coming... View Article
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Luxury brands call for re-introduction of tax-free shopping
May 24, 2022 8:09 amLuxury trade association Walpole has called on the UK government to re-introduce tax-free shopping for international tourists. The organisation said the move would boost the British... View Article
Secret Sales introduces fulfilment service to support platform’s brands
May 23, 2022 11:07 amOnline marketplace Secret Sales has launched a new fulfilment service to support brands requiring a UK distribution centre. The company said the move is designed to... View Article
Moonpig to acquire Buyagift in £124m deal
May 23, 2022 8:08 amOnline greeting card specialist Moonpig has agreed to acquire gifting experience firm Buyagift for £124 million. The company said the move will deliver a step-change in... View Article
Pets at Home appoints new Vets4Pets chief operating officer
May 20, 2022 10:11 amPets at Home has appointed Louise Stonier as chief operating officer of its veterinary business, Vets4Pets. She will succeed Jane Balmain who will be retiring after... View Article
Consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 1974
May 20, 2022 8:28 amConsumer confidence has plunged to a record low in May with no “reason for optimism any time soon”. The data from GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index... View Article
The Works posts strong full year performance
May 20, 2022 8:23 amThe Works has posted a strong full year trading performance with total sales increasing by 12.7 % on a two-year basis and like-for like sales rising by... View Article
Pets at Home invests in Project Blu
May 19, 2022 8:30 amPets at Home has invested in Project Blu, the eco-conscious supplier of branded pet accessories. The move means that Pets at Home will be the first... View Article
Volvo zooms into Brent Cross with electric vehicle showcase
May 19, 2022 8:09 amVolvo has opened a new studio for its latest electric vehicles at London’s Brent Cross shopping destination. The move marks the first time that Volvo has... View Article
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