IKEA announces further round of price cuts ahead of Easter
March 19, 2024 7:21 amIKEA has announced a further round of price cuts on hundreds of its most popular items ahead of the Easter holidays. The furniture and homewares giant... View Article
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Currys raises profit forecast as period for considering takeover bids ends
March 18, 2024 8:15 amCurrys has said trading since its peak period has been stronger than expected as it announced that it had officially ended the period for considering takeover... View Article
[Interview] PiRA Judge: Catriona Gault, Sue Ryder
March 15, 2024 11:35 amMeet Catriona Gault, Associate Director of People Services at Sue Ryder and our latest addition to the People in Retail Awards 2024 Judging Panel. With her... View Article
Hamleys expands in Italy with new flagship store in Rome
March 15, 2024 8:23 amToy retailer Hamleys has expanded its presence in Italy with the opening of a second store. Working in partnership with Giochi Preziosi, Italy’s leading player in... View Article
WH Smith to have new chief financial officer
March 15, 2024 7:44 amWH Smith’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Robert Moorhead is to retire from the role after more than 20 years with the business. During... View Article
Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges
March 14, 2024 9:20 amDiscount retailer Poundland is to begin advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for the first time. Starting on 15... View Article
Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street
March 13, 2024 5:16 pmWill retail stores exist in the future? The future of the high street hangs in the balance due to significant digital advancement and shoppers’ evolving habits.... View Article
Empowering Portsmouth’s Youth: ‘Made in Portsmouth’ challenge ignites innovation
March 13, 2024 4:08 pmGunwharf Quays has announced the launch of the ‘Made in Portsmouth’ enterprise challenge, now in its sixth iteration. This year, students from Admiral Lord Nelson School,... View Article
Music Magpie benefits from margin improvement and overhead reduction
March 13, 2024 8:44 amMusic Magpie grew its adjusted EBITDA by 15.4% to £7.5 million in the year to 30 November after it benefited from tight control of margins and... View Article
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