WH Smith makes additions to its board
February 26, 2019 8:35 amBook and stationery retailer WH Smith has announced a number of additions to its board. Carl Cowling, managing director of WH Smith’s high street business, has... View Article
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Laura Ashley confirms it has not received a takeover bid
February 25, 2019 8:48 amFashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has confirmed that it has not received any takeover offers following media speculation that businessman Michael Flacks is interested in... View Article
WH Smith enters the Netherlands with Schiphol airport store
February 22, 2019 3:00 pmWH Smith has entered the Netherlands with the opening of a store at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. Situated at the airport’s Pier F, the shop offers national... View Article
Insight: study finds SME online retailers look to marketplaces to boost sales
February 22, 2019 8:51 amA new study has found that almost six in ten UK SME online retailers sell their products through an online marketplace whilst 75% operate their own... View Article
Laura Ashley warns on full year results
February 20, 2019 8:38 amFashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has said its full year performance is likely to be below market expectations following difficult trading conditions in its first... View Article
Insight: university students regard ASOS as best communicator
February 19, 2019 8:57 amA new survey has revealed which retailers are regarded as the best for engaging with the UK’s student population. Social network for students Campus Society carried... View Article
Shop Direct hires former Sky Betting and Gaming CTO
February 14, 2019 12:05 pmShop Direct, the owner of Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, has appointed former Sky Betting and Gaming chief technology officer Andy Burton to the same position. Due to... View Article
Insight: subscription box market to be valued at £1 billion by 2022
February 14, 2019 11:52 amA new study has forecast that the UK subscription box market is set to reach £1 billion by 2022. Royal Mail’s The UK Subscription Box Boom... View Article
Carnaby welcomes four new international brands
February 14, 2019 9:09 amColumbia Sportswear, IZIPIZI, Subdued and Our Legacy have all signed up to join the line-up in London’s Carnaby shopping district. US sportswear brand Columbia and French eyewear specialist IZIPIZI... View Article
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