Month: October 2018
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Oct- 2018 -17 OctoberClothing & Shoes
ASA warns Laura Ashley over ‘misleading advertising’
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned Laura Ashley that its “misleading” advertising emails which offered specific savings “must not…
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16 OctoberAdvice
How the ‘customer experience’ can improve inclusivity in-store
Next month, a number of British retailers including Asda, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Barclays and Argos will be coming together…
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16 OctoberSport & Leisure
American Golf bought by Endless saving 900 jobs
American Golf has been purchased by private equity investor Endless after it entered administration last Friday (12 October), saving 900…
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16 OctoberHigh Street
Claire’s rubbishes ‘false’ CVA rumours
Jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s has denied claims that it is considering the closure of some of its UK stores.…
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16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shop Direct proposes to close standalone clearance operation, 143 jobs at risk
Shop Direct has announced proposals to close its standalone clearance operation, Littlewoods Clearance, which comprises seven UK stores branded ‘The…
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16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum slips to half-year loss
Footwear retailer Footasylum has reported a £4m loss in its half-year financial results for the 26 weeks year ending 25…
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15 OctoberAdvice
Why the retail industry needs Extended Producer Responsibility
Waste as a resource remains a hot topic in the news agenda. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the future…
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15 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone defies retail blues to report strong summer performance
Shoe Zone has announced a “strong performance” for the current financial year, seeing its revenue rise by almost 2% for…
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15 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Superdry issues profit warning amid ‘unseasonably hot weather’ affecting sales
Superdry has issued a profit warning after it said “unseasonably hot weather” had impacted its autumn and winter sales. The…
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15 OctoberOnline & Digital
Moonpig launches new Manchester tech hub
UK online cards, gifts and flowers retailer, Moonpig, is opening its first ever ‘Tech Hub’ in Manchester, creating 50 new…
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