M&S supports NHS response to Covid-19
April 9, 2020 7:35 amMarks & Spencer is helping the NHS through the Covid-19 crisis by donating thousands of items of clothing to be used in NHS hospitals. The retailer... View Article
General Merchandise News
New figures: retail footfall
April 8, 2020 7:50 amNew data has revealed that UK retail footfall dropped by 75.1% in the week beginning 22 March and by 81.4% last week as a result of... View Article
Serenata Flowers launches customisable subscription service
April 7, 2020 3:14 pmOnline florist Serenata Flowers is launching a new customisable bouquet subscription service. When signing up, customers can choose from a Classic, Deluxe or Grande subscription. In... View Article
WH Smith secures new funds and prepares for equity raise
April 6, 2020 11:03 amWH Smith has secured new lending facilities of £120 million as its looks to strengthen its balance sheet, working capital and liquidity position during the coronavirus crisis.... View Article
John Lewis Partnership thanks staff with new reward payment and increased discount
April 6, 2020 7:22 amThe John Lewis Partnership is to thank staff working through the covid-19 crisis with a new reward payment and an increased level of discount. The partnership... View Article
Pets at Home full year profit to be ahead of expectations
April 2, 2020 8:01 amPets at Home has said it anticipates that its full year underlying pre-tax profit will be slightly ahead of expectations following strong trading at the start... View Article
Poundland temporarily closes 32 stores
March 31, 2020 7:12 amPoundland has temporarily closed 32 of its stores due to the coronavirus crisis. Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw said it had been told by the discount retailer... View Article
Mothercare gives transformation plan update
March 30, 2020 8:10 amMothercare has said it is continuing to make progress with its plans to become a profitable international franchise operation. However, the company said the coronavirus outbreak... View Article
First week of stay at home guidance leads to mixed online sales results
March 30, 2020 7:56 amNew figures have shown that the government’s stay at home guidance due to the coronavirus crisis led online retail sales growth to decline by 2.2% year-on-year... View Article
