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ProCook commits to paying the Real Living Wage

January 24, 2024 7:13 am Published by Angela Beevers

ProCook has committed to paying at least the Real Living Wage to all staff as part of its ongoing investment in its people. The cookware retailer’s... View Article

Generative AI raises Intellectual Property concerns in Retail for 2024

January 22, 2024 11:56 am Published by Natalie Fresen

In the upcoming year, the retail sector anticipates a transformative wave as generative artificial intelligence (AI) takes centre stage. Marcus Collins, an Intellectual Property (IP) partner... View Article

ILC Film emphasises lifelong support for retail employees

January 19, 2024 8:50 am Published by Natalie Fresen

The International Longevity Centre (ILC), the UK’s leading authority on demographic change, has launched an uplifting short film championing the importance of retail employers looking after... View Article

DFS maintains full year profit guidance despite softer demand

January 19, 2024 8:29 am Published by Angela Beevers

DFS has maintained its full year profit guidance despite sales being hit by weaker than expected demand in the furniture market in the second half of... View Article

Marks & Spencer to invest £30 million in Scottish stores

January 18, 2024 11:15 am Published by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer is to invest £30 million over the next 18 months in its physical stores in Scotland. This will include the launch of five... View Article

Pepco Group warns on Red Sea disruption as it reports record Q1 revenues

January 18, 2024 9:45 am Published by Angela Beevers

Pepco Group has reported record first quarter revenue of €1.9 billion after an uplift of 10.8% at constant currency. In the period ending 31 December, group... View Article

NRF review – no escaping AI

January 18, 2024 8:35 am Published by glynn-davis

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the only talk in town when senior retailers and technology providers descended on New York City for the annual Retail’s Big Show,... View Article

N Brown Group on track with transformation plans

January 18, 2024 8:31 am Published by Angela Beevers

N Brown Group, the owner of Simply Be, JD Williams and Jacamo, has reported a 9.3% decline in group revenue to £226 million in its third... View Article

Currys annual profit to exceed expectations despite drop in sales

January 18, 2024 8:24 am Published by Angela Beevers

Electricals retailer Currys has said its full year profit is set to come in ahead of expectations despite a drop in sales in its peak trading... View Article