Celebrating a data revolutionary
January 9, 2025 11:47 amWhen Tesco launched its Clubcard 30 years ago – on 13 February 1995 – loyalty within the retail sector was largely limited to Green Shield Stamps... View Article
General Merchandise News
ProCook reports strong peak trading performance
January 8, 2025 8:33 amKitchenware brand ProCook has reported strong festive trading with revenue up 11.2% to £25.6 million and like-for-like sales up 3.4% in its third quarter. In the... View Article
Topps Tiles returns to sales growth as CEO announces retirement
January 8, 2025 8:02 amTopps Tiles has reported improved trading in the run-up to Christmas as it announced that its chief executive is to retire. In the 13 weeks to... View Article
The Cotswold Company hails successful Christmas
January 8, 2025 7:05 amThe Cotswold Company has posted a 22% increase in sales in its busy Christmas trading period. In the nine weeks to 29 December 2024, ecommerce sales... View Article
John Lewis Partnership chief customer officer steps down after three years
January 8, 2025 6:18 amJohn Lewis Partnership’s chief customer officer has stepped down after nearly three years in the role. Charlotte Lock joined the retailer in March 2022 from Co-op... View Article
Crypto about to facelift retail, E-commerce in 2025
January 8, 2025 6:00 amCryptocurrency is gaining increased adoption. It is likely to be introduced as a government strategic reserve in 2025: an initiative led by incoming President Donal Trump... View Article
Kingfisher appoints Ian McLeod as non-executive director
January 7, 2025 6:46 amB&Q parent company Kingfisher has appointed retail veteran Ian McLeod as a non-executive director, with effect from 20 January. McLeod has over 40 years experience in... View Article
B&Q to buy five Homebase stores in the UK
January 7, 2025 6:07 amB&Q is to acquire five leasehold stores in the UK, currently trading as Homebase, for £2.5 million. The sites are situated in Altrincham, Basingstoke, Biggleswade, Leamington... View Article
Ulta Beauty names new chief executive
January 7, 2025 6:06 amUlta Beauty has appointed Kecia Steelman as its new chief executive. She has succeeded Dave Kimbell who has retired after working for 11 years with the... View Article
