Apple unveils new Tap to Pay feature
February 10, 2022 1:55 pmApple has announced its plans to release a new Tap to Pay feature, enabling customers to purchase goods from merchants by simply tapping their phones together.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wilko to welcome pets in-store
February 10, 2022 8:09 amWilko has announced that it is to welcome dogs and cats in-store at 248 of its locations. The move follows a successful trial in two stores,... View Article
Moonpig launches heat-reactive cards for Valentine’s Day
February 9, 2022 8:19 amMoonpig has launched a limited edition range of cards for Valentine’s Day that reveal secret messages once body heat is applied. Using a heat-reactive technology, the... View Article
UK retail sales climb in January
February 8, 2022 11:38 amUK retail sales rose by 11.9% on a total basis in January against a decline of 1.3% in the same month a year ago as retailers... View Article
Card Factory trials new store concept in Coventry
February 8, 2022 7:56 amCard Factory has chosen Coventry as the location for the launch of a new format ‘model store’ as it looks to improve the shopping experience. Part of... View Article
EG Group to provide opportunities for around 500 apprenticeships over three years
February 8, 2022 7:49 amEG Group is to create opportunities for approximately 500 apprentices over a three-year period. These will be offered across its head office and proprietary brands including... View Article
BRC Calls On Government To Reform Apprenticeship Levy
February 7, 2022 2:30 pmAs National Apprenticeship Week begins, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) renews its calls on the Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy. Apprenticeships are vital for both... View Article
Pets at Home names new chief executive
February 7, 2022 8:08 amPets at Home has hired Lyssa McGowan as group chief executive to succeed Peter Pritchard, who announced back in November that he would be stepping down... View Article
Marks & Spencer appoints director of sourcing
February 7, 2022 8:02 amMarks & Spencer has promoted Monique Leeuwenburgh to the position of director of sourcing following the decision by sourcing specialists the Lindsey brothers to retire in... View Article
