TDR Capital acquires majority stake in pet retailer Jollyes
February 28, 2024 11:59 amPrivate equity firm TDR Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Jollyes pet retailer. Expected to complete by the end of April, the deal will... View Article
General Merchandise News
Halfords warns on profit after wet weather impacts sales
February 28, 2024 8:00 amHalfords has warned on profit after wet weather led to softer trading in three of its core markets. In its third quarter trading update on 25... View Article
UK’s largest retailers are greener but less focussed on D&I says new study
February 28, 2024 8:00 amA new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)* report suggests the UK’s largest retailers are stepping up their efforts to become greener but losing focus on diversity... View Article
[Interview] A day in the life of… Jo Homer, the CX Expert at Signet
February 27, 2024 5:10 pmWe are thrilled to feature Jo Homer, Head of CX & Product at Signet Jewelers, in our latest day in the life interview. With an impressive... View Article
Marks & Spencer announces biggest ever investment in pay and family leave policies
February 27, 2024 11:38 amMarks & Spencer is to invest a record £89 million in retail pay and £5 million in enhancing its maternity, paternity and adoption policies. From 1... View Article
Victorian Plumbing on track for full year EBITDA outcome
February 27, 2024 7:31 amVictorian Plumbing has said it is on track to deliver full year adjusted EBITDA in line with expectations as it continues to see an increase in... View Article
Shop price inflation drops to lowest level in nearly two years
February 27, 2024 7:15 amNew figures have shown that shop price annual inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March 2022 this month. According to the latest British Retail... View Article
Wild launches standalone bays in Tesco stores
February 27, 2024 6:40 amSustainable natural body care brand Wild has launched in-store at Tesco with its own standalone bays. Products include the brand’s range of deodorants, body washes and... View Article
New research reveals scale of Red Sea disruption
February 27, 2024 6:13 amNew research has shown that over half of retailers, manufacturers and exporters have been impacted by the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea. Following a survey... View Article
