John Lewis embarks on click and collect trial with the Co-op
May 28, 2019 9:31 amThe John Lewis & Partners department store chain has teamed up with the Co-op to launch a trial click and collect service in six Co-op food... View Article
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JD.com to build direct online retailing system for manufacturers
May 28, 2019 8:37 amChinese online retail giant JD.com has launched a new initiative in which it will build a direct online retailing system for manufacturers. The initiative is expected... View Article
Mothercare losses widen
May 24, 2019 11:59 amMothercare has reported widening full year losses after a period of refinancing, restructuring and store closures. In the 53 weeks o 30 March, the retailer increased... View Article
B&M posts strong uplift in sales and profit
May 23, 2019 2:19 pmB&M has increased its full year pre-tax profit by 10.3% to £249.4 million as its continues its store expansion programme. Group revenue climbed by 17.1% to... View Article
M&S hails turnaround progress despite drop in profits
May 22, 2019 7:21 amMarks & Spencer has said it is making good progress with its turnaround despite reporting a drop in full year profit. In the year to 30... View Article
WH Smith boosted by travel performance
May 21, 2019 8:20 amBook and stationery retailer WH Smith saw its like-for-like sales edge up 1% in the 11 weeks to 18 May following a good performance at its... View Article
Carl Cowling to succeed Stephen Clarke as CEO of WH Smith
May 21, 2019 7:37 amWH Smith has announced that Carl Cowling is to replace Stephen Clark as the company’s chief executive as part of a long-term succession plan. Due to... View Article
Royal Mail to roll out 1,400 parcel postboxes across the UK
May 21, 2019 7:03 amRoyal Mail is to launch parcel postboxes across the UK following a successful trial last year. The initiative marks the first major change in use for... View Article
Park Group hires Gill Taylor as chief transformation officer
May 17, 2019 8:30 amPark Group has announced that Gill Taylor has joined its senior leadership team in the role of chief transformation officer. Taylor previously held the same position... View Article
