Accessibility
This coverage examines accessibility issues and initiatives within the UK retail sector, focusing on inclusive store design, digital access, workforce practices, and regulatory developments. Reporting highlights how retailers address the needs of disabled customers and employees, offering insights for managers, executives, and professionals committed to improving accessibility and compliance in retail environments.
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-22/4/24
Investors from the Middle East and China are eyeing Selfridges following Signa’s financial struggles, leading to restructuring and insolvency. Central Group, a co-owner, is seeking to buy out Signa’s stake, with potential partnerships being explored with sovereign wealth funds and tycoons. Notable entities like Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and…
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2 AprilHigh Street
Søstrene Grene to open new store at Festival Place
Danish homeware retailer Søstrene Grene is set to open a new location at retail destination Festival Place. The lifestyle brand will make its Hampshire debut this year, bolstering Festival Place’s position as a regional hub for fast-growing brands. The new location will deliver the family-owned brand’s range of Scandinavian-inspired homeware…
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchNews
The data challenges restricting FMCG companies from building customer relationships
To succeed in FMCG, brands must quickly decode consumer behaviour. However, brands must contend with the scarcity of first-party data as well as the imminent end of third-party data. Thankfully, advances in technology have opened up new possibilities for solving long-standing problems in this sector. White Label Loyalty’s latest whitepaper,…
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20 MarchSupermarkets
One Stop announces home delivery partnership with Snappy Shopper
Retail convenience chain, One Stop, has selected Snappy Shopper as one of its home delivery partners, following a trial period last year. One Stop, which has over 1,000 convenience stores nationwide, will initially introduce Snappy Shopper’s services to 250 of these stores from June this year. The collaboration aims to…
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Feb- 2024 -13 FebruaryNews
Deckers Brands appoints new HOKA president
Deckers Brands has recently announced that it has named Robin Green as the next president of HOKA, effective immediately. Green will serve on the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, chief executive officer and president of Deckers Brands. She has an extensive track record of leading and operating…
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9 FebruaryNews
Verte and Round Retail launch pop-up shop
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Verte and Round Retail have launched a collaborative pop-up shop at 340 King’s Road, in support of local mental health charity, SMART. Verte, the pop-up swap shop for pre-loved fashion, and Round Retail, which aims to bridge the gap between fashion resale and…
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8 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty eyes £1bn sales target amid turnaround strategy
Revolution Beauty has unveiled a new turnaround strategy amid plans to target sales of £1bn by 2030. The group said its ‘Reigniting the Revolution’ strategy will aim to deliver “long-term profitable growth in an attractive global beauty market, where Revolution Beauty has significant headroom to expand”. The plan is based…
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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-10/1/24
Sainsbury’s reported a 6.5% increase in retail sales for the 16 weeks ending January 6, 2024. Grocery sales rose by 9.3%, with Christmas grocery sales up 8.6%. General merchandise sales dropped 0.6%, but excluding the impact of Argos’ closure in Ireland, they increased by 1.5%. The company reiterated its full-year…
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4 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Superdrug permanently halves prices of over 150 items
Superdrug has revealed that it will permanently reduce the price of over 150 everyday and essential items to make shopping for necessities more affordable. The retailer said the price reduction is its next step in supporting customers with the current cost of living crisis, having previously frozen the prices of…
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Dec- 2023 -6 DecemberAdvice
A Practical Guide to Storefront Renovation and Branding
In the highly competitive retail landscape, a visually appealing and inviting storefront is your first opportunity to make a lasting impression on potential customers. Storefront renovation, when done right, can not only enhance the aesthetics of your retail space but also strengthen your brand identity. This practical guide will walk…
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