M&S launches recruitment drive to fill 10,000 Christmas roles
October 16, 2023 8:47 amMarks & Spencer will be recruiting 10,000 new customer assistants to work in its stores over the festive period. The move marks a 40% increase on... View Article
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John Lewis Partnership appoints new director of property
October 16, 2023 7:11 amThe John Lewis Partnership has appointed Martin Gafsen as director of property. Gafsen previously worked for 16 years as property and facilities director for Royal Mail... View Article
Comment: delicately balancing online and offline
October 13, 2023 8:38 amIn the early days of e-commerce the senior executives at John Lewis acknowledged that their tardiness at opening physical stores was something of a godsend because... View Article
MINISO to open flagship store on London’s Oxford Street
October 13, 2023 8:12 amLifestyle retailer MINISO has signed a five-year lease on a new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street as it continues its UK expansion. Situated at the... View Article
Boots sales surge by 11.7% in fourth quarter
October 13, 2023 6:57 amBoots has delivered an 11.7% increase in fourth quarter retail sales following strong footfall, particularly in its city centre, shopping centre, and travel stores. The period’s... View Article
Pepco Group delivers record sales growth
October 12, 2023 8:27 amPoundland owner Pepco Group has seen its full year revenue increase by 17.7% to a record €5,649m on a constant currency basis despite a “mixed” performance... View Article
Marks Electrical posts strong half year trading
October 12, 2023 7:55 amMarks Electrical has posted strong half year trading with revenue growth of 24.8% to £53.9 million. In the six months to 30 September, the retailer benefited... View Article
Travis Perkins lowers full year adjusted operating profit guidance
October 11, 2023 8:42 amTravis Perkins has seen a decline in both revenue and like-for-like sales after trade was impacted by an ongoing slowdown in new build housing and domestic... View Article
Selfridges’ losses narrow after sales boost
October 11, 2023 8:30 amSelfridges has seen its full year losses narrow after revenue grew by 29% £843.7 million year-on-year. In the 52 weeks to 28 January 2023, the department... View Article
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