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Castore acquires Grenson

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Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

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Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

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Morrisons spared supply disruption as drivers call off strike action

Nearly 500 workers across northern England have secured an agreement on pay and conditions…

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Electrical

Marks Electrical FY revenues drop 7.5%

Online retailer records £108.4m turnover as profit falls and company settles competition…

2026-06-19

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Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

The decline comes as the industry faces an additional £6.5bn in employment costs as a result…

2026-06-19

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Hot weather helps retail sales jump 1.2% in May

Department stores and online retailers help drive recovery as warm weather boosts consumer spending

2026-06-19

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UK consumer confidence holds steady in June but youth optimism slumps

The index was unchanged at –23 but underlying measures show weakening sentiment

2026-06-19

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Decathlon expands employee ownership scheme amid 50th anniversary

The worldwide programme is designed to expand employees' shared ownership across the…

2026-06-18

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TG Jones boss pledges ‘fairer pricing’ amid restructure

Chief executive Alex Willson has outlined plans to refurbish stores, improve product…

2026-06-18

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Clothing & Shoes

Matalan reduces losses amid signs of turnaround success

Refreshed stores outperformed the rest of the estate by 12% and recorded a 10% increase in…

2026-06-18

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Tesco sales growth halves amid Middle East conflict

The supermarket group maintained its profit guidance of up to £3.3bn despite ongoing global…

2026-06-18

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Electrical

AO World profits soar amid range expansion

AO World has reported an 11.4% rise in annual revenue to £1.27bn, boosted by the acquisition…

2026-06-17

2 min read

Navigating retail’s new normal: the rise of perpetual peaks

Retail is becoming less and less defined by traditional, seasonal peaks. Instead, a new pattern is emerging of rapid and regular surges in shopper demand.

Heather Sandlin

2026-06-04

3 min read

Why supply chain AI is a big step for pre-retail logistics

With enthusiasm and expectation growing around AI-powered retail supply chains, Stuart Greenfield from Advanced Supply Chain looks at why a reality check is needed during pre-retail processes.

Heather Sandlin

2026-05-13

3 min read

Stannah Lifts calls for renewed action to reduce rising manual handling injuries

Stannah Lifts is highlighting the need to enhance workplace safety as the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that manual handling remains stubbornly high and a…

Heather Sandlin

2026-04-08

3 min read

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Navigating retail’s new normal: the rise of perpetual peaks

Why supply chain AI is a big step for pre-retail logistics

Stannah Lifts calls for renewed action to reduce rising manual handling injuries

Sweet success: How Mango outpaced the High Street

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

Morrisons spared supply disruption as drivers call off strike action

Marks Electrical FY revenues drop 7.5%

Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

Hot weather helps retail sales jump 1.2% in May

UK consumer confidence holds steady in June but youth optimism slumps

Decathlon expands employee ownership scheme amid 50th anniversary

TG Jones boss pledges ‘fairer pricing’ amid restructure

Matalan reduces losses amid signs of turnaround success

Tesco sales growth halves amid Middle East conflict

AO World profits soar amid range expansion

Navigating retail’s new normal: the rise of perpetual peaks

Why supply chain AI is a big step for pre-retail logistics

Stannah Lifts calls for renewed action to reduce rising manual handling injuries

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Navigating retail’s new normal: the rise of perpetual peaks

Why supply chain AI is a big step for pre-retail logistics

Stannah Lifts calls for renewed action to reduce rising manual handling injuries

Sweet success: How Mango outpaced the High Street

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

Morrisons spared supply disruption as drivers call off strike action

Marks Electrical FY revenues drop 7.5%

Retail employment falls to its lowest level on record

Hot weather helps retail sales jump 1.2% in May

UK consumer confidence holds steady in June but youth optimism slumps

Decathlon expands employee ownership scheme amid 50th anniversary

TG Jones boss pledges ‘fairer pricing’ amid restructure

Matalan reduces losses amid signs of turnaround success

Tesco sales growth halves amid Middle East conflict

AO World profits soar amid range expansion

Navigating retail’s new normal: the rise of perpetual peaks

Why supply chain AI is a big step for pre-retail logistics

Stannah Lifts calls for renewed action to reduce rising manual handling injuries

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