Next mulls rescue bid for The Body Shop
February 26, 2024 7:24 amNext is understood to have approached administrators to The Body shop about a potential deal to buy parts of the business. According to a report by... View Article
General Merchandise News
Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Cardiff as it launches new outdoor category
February 23, 2024 8:45 amSports Direct is opening a new flagship store in Cardiff today as it launches its new outdoor category. Spanning 60,000 square feet, the store will feature the... View Article
Consumer confidence ‘stalls’ in February
February 23, 2024 8:23 amConsumer confidence has edged down in February as people feel concerned about the general economy and persistently higher inflation. According to GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index,... View Article
Bondi Sands appoints first chief tanning officer
February 23, 2024 7:20 amAustralian tanning brand Bondi Sands has appointed Colt Paulsen as its first chief tanning officer. Known as the ‘Gay Man With A Spray Tan’ on social... View Article
BP strengthens retail team with hiring of David Phillpot as convenience trading director, Europe
February 22, 2024 7:04 amBP has appointed David Phillpot to the newly created role of convenience trading director for Europe. With over 25 years’ experience in food retail role, Phillpot... View Article
Jollyes’ partnership with BillyChip delivers £25,000 in donations in first six weeks
February 22, 2024 6:40 amJollyes’ new partnership with the BillyChip social enterprise scheme has already generated over £25,000 in donations for homeless people and their pets. In the first six... View Article
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield announces host of signings for Croydon’s Centrale & Whitgift
February 22, 2024 6:20 amShopping centre operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has announced a host of new lease signings for Centrale & Whitgift in Croydon. These include a first store in the capital... View Article
Angling Direct hails ‘robust’ sales as it continues to grow market share
February 21, 2024 7:34 amAngling Direct has posted a 10.2% increase in full-year revenue to £81.7 million despite a “challenging consumer landscape” and disruption to fishing caused by storms in... View Article
Atria Watford to welcome host of new stores
February 21, 2024 7:00 amAtria Watford is to welcome four new retailers to its line-up this year. These will include B&M and Choice Discount as well as a combined store... View Article
