Retail sales growth slows in August
September 7, 2021 10:43 amNew figures have shown that retail sales growth slowed in August despite more people buying clothing for returning to the office and attending social events and... View Article
General Merchandise News
Home Bargains will close on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to thank staff
September 6, 2021 5:05 pmRetail giant Home Bargains has issued a closure notice about all of its shops. It has made a decision that will affect all 500 of its... View Article
Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop on new concessions
September 6, 2021 10:30 amThe Co-op has announced that up to 30 The Original Factory Shop concessions will open inside its food stores over the next 15 months. The concessions... View Article
CBI says labour supply problems could last for up to two years
September 6, 2021 7:50 amLabour supply problems could last for up to two years and will not be solved by the end of the Job Retention Scheme, according to the... View Article
IKEA invests in shipping containers to address ongoing disruption
September 3, 2021 3:15 pmSwedish home furnishing retailer Ikea is the latest among the big box stores to admit that they are taking matters into their own hands in an... View Article
Amazon to create 2,500 jobs in UK as part of global hirings push
September 3, 2021 9:33 amAmazon is set to create 2,500 jobs in the UK as part of a global drive to recruit for 55,000 corporate and technology jobs. Some 40,000... View Article
Jollyes invests in west of England stores
September 3, 2021 9:29 amPet retailer Jollyes has unveiled plans to invest in its stores in the west of England. The company will be opening a new shop in Brislington,... View Article
Brits get shopping early for Christmas trees and decorations
September 3, 2021 6:47 amNew data has shown that UK shoppers are preparing for Christmas unseasonably early this year. The figures from luxury artificial Christmas tree and decor brand Balsam... View Article
Poundstretcher chain served notice by 63 landlords
September 2, 2021 5:35 pmMore than 60 landlords have served Poundstretcher with a notice to vacate shops after the discounter demanded they slash rents in a restructuring programme. Poundstretcher launched... View Article
