Marks & Spencer announces planned leadership evolution
March 7, 2024 10:40 amMarks & Spencer has announced that its co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe will retire from her role after its AGM in July as part of a planned... View Article
General Merchandise News
Kenji expands in Trafford Centre with new concept store
March 7, 2024 6:13 amKenji has upsized at Manchester’s Trafford Centre with a new concept store. Inspired by the upcoming Kenjiland game and app, the 5,500 square foot space on... View Article
Major retailers call for new two-port strategy for the UK
March 6, 2024 11:00 amSome of the UK’s fastest growing value retailers have joined major port operator Peel Ports Group to call for a new UK port of entry strategy... View Article
Manchester Arndale expands beauty offering with signing of Space NK
March 5, 2024 6:35 amManchester Arndale is expanding its beauty offering with the addition of a Space NK store. Stocking a range of skincare products, cosmetics and gadgets, the 3,313... View Article
Currys invests £13 million in staff pay
March 4, 2024 10:55 amCurrys has announced a £13 million investment in staff pay in which hourly paid workers will benefit from a higher hourly rate, combined with a “market-leading”... View Article
Frasers Group acquires Wiggle out of administration
March 4, 2024 8:00 amSports Direct owner Frasers Group has acquired online bike retailer Wiggle out of administration. The purchase has enabled Frasers Group’s to grow its portfolio of cycle... View Article
M&S hails High Court victory in battle to demolish and redevelop Marble Arch store
March 1, 2024 11:43 amMarks & Spencer has announced that the High Court has ruled that Michael Gove’s decision to block planning permission for the redevelopment of its Marble Arch... View Article
The Body Shop to close 75 stores and cut hundreds of jobs
March 1, 2024 6:12 amThe Body Shop is to close 75 stores over the next four to six weeks with the loss of 489 jobs. However, FRP Advisory, the firm... View Article
Tesco launches Accelerator Programme for developing brands
February 29, 2024 6:49 amTesco is championing 27 up-and-coming brands with the launch of its new Accelerator Programme. The supermarket said in a statement that the scheme will provide support... View Article
