Euro Garages acquires second forecourt group in 2017
February 27, 2017 8:37 amEuro Garages has acquired of a group of four leasehold petrol forecourt sites in the South West and Wales that were operated by High Noon Stores.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Insight: new study finds 68% of retailers have no Brexit plans in place
February 24, 2017 8:13 amA study has found that over two-thirds of UK retailers have yet to start planning for Brexit. The survey of 250 retail decision makers by Global-e,... View Article
New water market brings choice for businesses – workshop 24 February
February 23, 2017 5:00 pmIn just five weeks’ time eligible businesses in England will be free to choose their water retailer. There are three workshops coming up where you can... View Article
Insight: new study reveals shoplifting hotspots
February 23, 2017 6:41 amA new study has revealed the most popular locations targeted by criminals for shoplifting in the past year. Analysing the most recent official police data for... View Article
The Entertainer to open stores in Truro and Northampton
February 22, 2017 8:46 amHigh street toy retailer The Entertainer is to open two new stores this spring in Truro and Northampton. The new openings will bring the company’s total... View Article
Insight: new survey uncovers gap in ecommerce age checks
February 22, 2017 8:46 amNew research has shown that ecommerce professionals are concerned that they do not have adequate technology or processes in place to conduct effective age verification and... View Article
Andrew Jennings to chair Prince’s Trust Retail Leadership Group
February 22, 2017 8:43 amRetail veteran Andrew Jennings has been appointed chairman of the Prince’s Trust Retail Leadership Group. Jennings has been an active member of the Prince’s Trust Retail... View Article
Amazon to create 5,000 jobs in UK
February 20, 2017 9:57 pmOnline retail giant Amazon is planning to create 5,000 jobs in the UK this year. The news means that the company will grow its total number... View Article
Insight: highest average January spend for online retail in seven years
February 20, 2017 9:56 amNew figures have shown that UK online retail sales rose by 12% year-on-year in January as the average basket value also increased. The figures from the... View Article
