Card Factory profits decline despite uplift in sales
September 24, 2019 9:12 amCard Factory has reported a decline in first half profits after its margins were impacted by the effects of the National Living Wage, investment in new... View Article
General Merchandise News
Gulf Retail hires new regional manager
September 24, 2019 7:37 amCertas Energy owned Gulf Retail has appointed Myra McPartlin as regional manager for its south east region. She has succeeded Steve White who has retired. Previously... View Article
Studio launches first mobile shopping app
September 23, 2019 11:26 amFindel owned Studio has launched its first mobile shopping app as part of its digital transformation strategy. Called Studio WOW, the app gives shoppers access to tens... View Article
Thomas Cook collapses after rescue talks fail
September 23, 2019 7:55 amTour operator Thomas Cook has collapsed after last minute negotiations to save the 178-year old business failed. The company’s demise has put over 20,000 jobs at... View Article
M&S chief financial officer to leave business
September 23, 2019 7:24 amMarks & Spencer’s group chief financial officer is to leave the business after 14 months in the role. In statement, M&S said that Humphrey Singer had... View Article
Park Group moves head office to Liverpool
September 23, 2019 6:35 amPark Group has relocated its core business to Liverpool through the opening of a new head office. The company has moved 233 of its staff members... View Article
Next’s half year performance boosted by strong growth in online sales
September 19, 2019 12:02 pmNext saw its pre-tax profit climb by 2.7% to £319.6 million in the six months to July as the company benefited from strong growth in online... View Article
AO to provide delivery services for Aldi Specialbuys
September 16, 2019 7:16 amOnline electricals retailer AO has teamed up with Aldi to provide a delivery service for the supermarket’s Specialbuys ranges that require home delivery. In a three-year... View Article
Laura Ashley signs deal to boost growth in China
September 16, 2019 4:27 amFashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has appointed IMG to exclusively license its brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The initial offering will include... View Article
