The Works profits hit by higher costs
August 31, 2023 6:46 amThe Works saw its profits slip in the year to 30 April as rising freight, energy, and other business costs took their toll. The value retailer... View Article
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Wilko suspends jobs losses as administrators consider rescue bids
August 30, 2023 8:48 amPotential redundancies at Wilko have been put on hold as administrators of the collapsed discount chain consider last-minute rescue bids. After meeting with administrators from PwC... View Article
Clintons to close 38 stores as its saves off collapse
August 29, 2023 8:35 amClintons is to close 38 stores after an insolvency court approved a restructuring plan to prevent the collapse of the greeting cards retailer. According to a... View Article
Consumer confidence improves in August
August 29, 2023 8:35 amGfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has risen by five points to -25 in August as people feel slightly more optimistic about the outlook for their personal... View Article
New last minute bid emerges for Wilko
August 28, 2023 8:51 amThe administrators for the collapsed discount chain Wilko have received a second last-minute bid for the retailer. Private equity firm M2 Capital has put forward a... View Article
BHF: Charity sees boom in young volunteers
August 25, 2023 12:36 pmA national charity has seen a boom in younger volunteers since the pandemic ended – as new research suggests Generation Z (people aged 16-24) are more... View Article
John Lewis Partnership to recruit for more than 10,000 roles
August 25, 2023 8:48 amThe John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles in the run-up to Christmas. Jobs will be available across Waitrose and John Lewis stores,... View Article
Ascensos team up with myConsole in BPO ESG first
August 24, 2023 1:24 pmAscensos has partnered with ESG platform and services provider myConsole in a first for BPO, to deliver on its business commitments for sustainability and governance. Ascensos... View Article
Wilko expected to close “majority of stores” within weeks
August 24, 2023 8:45 amThe majority of Wilko‘s stores are expected to close within weeks after a purchase of the failed discount retailer fell through. The GMB union said it... View Article
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