Matalan sales improve despite supply chain issues
October 19, 2021 11:17 amMatalan saw its second quarter sales increase to £264.7 million from £258 million in the same period in the previous year despite footfall being impacted by... View Article
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Very Group posts uplift in full year sales and profit
October 19, 2021 8:40 amThe Very Group has increased its full year sales and profits after boosting its group customer numbers by 7.6%. In the year to 3 July, group... View Article
The Original Factory Shop to offer 107 Kickstart placements
October 19, 2021 7:48 amThe Original Factory Shop is to offer 107 work placements for young people as part of the government’s Kirkstart scheme. The retailer said the move will... View Article
EG Group steps back from £750 million purchase of Asda’s forecourt business
October 19, 2021 5:56 amThe Issa brothers’ EG Group has decided against moving ahead with a proposed £750 million acquisition of Asda’s petrol station forecourts business. With Asda also being... View Article
Timpson to cover HRT costs for staff going through menopause
October 18, 2021 2:13 pmRetail service provider Timpson Group has said that staff can expense their prescription costs for recommended HRT. Employees of the cobbler and key-cutting firm can claim... View Article
THG boss Matt Moulding to ditch golden share in bid to restore City confidence
October 18, 2021 1:57 pmThe Hut Group (THG) founder Mathew Moulding has said he will give up his “golden” share of the company to regain the trust of investors. The... View Article
Kid Kreations brings back Sindy for new generation
October 18, 2021 7:38 amKid Kreations, the company behind doll brands DesignaFriend and Tiny Treasures, has brought Sindy back for a new generation with the launch of its Sindy Play... View Article
[ ON DEMAND ] Retail HR Summit 2021
October 16, 2021 8:34 amCatch up on all of the sessions from our annual Retail HR Summit, held on October 13th 2021. Retail HR teams faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainty... View Article
Very to targets returners as it looks to boost tech team
October 14, 2021 9:51 amThe Very Group has launched a new programme that offers a path back into technology roles for people who have taken a career break. The first... View Article
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