Harnessing technology as part of positive missions
November 13, 2019 7:46 amAs technology becomes omnipresent in business and in people’s lives great care has to be taken by retailers and others to ensure that it can be... View Article
General Merchandise News
B&M posts drop in profit as it reviews German business
November 12, 2019 8:09 amB&M’s adjusted pre-tax profit has dropped by 2.8% to £96 million following a disappointing first half performance at its Jawoll business in Germany. In the 26... View Article
Footfall drops by 3.2% in October
November 11, 2019 8:23 amUK retail footfall declined by 3.2% year-on-year in October as the wet weather and Brexit concerns deterred people from going out shopping. Figures from the British... View Article
New speakers join line-up at Omnichannel Futures
November 11, 2019 8:20 amAfter last year’s sell out event, the 2020 Omnichannel Futures Conference on 5 February promises to be bigger and better than ever! The event will be... View Article
Mamas & Papas closes six stores as part of pre-pack administration
November 11, 2019 7:24 amMamas & Papas has gone into administration and closed six stores. The move has resulted in 73 staff members being made redundant and comes just a... View Article
The Works warns on profit
November 8, 2019 8:15 amThe Works saw its total revenue grow by 5.4% in the 26 weeks to 27 October, although like-for-like sales fell by 1.9%. In a trading update,... View Article
The Entertainer to open Macclesfield store
November 8, 2019 6:25 amHigh street toy retailer The Entertainer is to open a new store in Macclesfield. Spanning 3,608 square feet, the store in the town’s Grosvenor Centre will... View Article
Marks & Spencer struggles against weak clothing and homeware sales
November 6, 2019 8:23 amMarks & Spencer has reported a 17.1% drop in pre-tax profit to £176.5 million in its half year after the company experienced weak clothing and homeware... View Article
Mothercare calls in administrators
November 6, 2019 7:11 amStruggling baby products retailer Mothercare has called in administrators for its UK business. The move has put 2,500 jobs at risk as the administrators embark on... View Article
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