Pandemic

Network Rail retail sales jump 12.6% in Q4

Network Rail retail sales have increased 12.6% in Q4 across the portfolio of 19 managed stations throughout Great Britain.   During…

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Fenwick appoints new CEO

Fenwick has appointed Nigel Blow, the current CEO of department store Morleys, as its new chief executive officer. His appointment comes…

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Today’s news in brief-30/7/24

Andrew Keith, CEO of Selfridges, has announced his departure to pursue new ventures, marking the end of his tenure characterised…

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How retailers can prepare for the golden quarter

This is a pivotal time for retailers. With just months to go until the “golden quarter” running up to Christmas,…

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Selfridges CEO to step down after four years at company

Andrew Keith has announced he is stepping down from his role as CEO of Selfridges in the UK in order…

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NI retail staff and employers call for shop worker protection 

Usdaw and employers’ organisation Northern Ireland Retail Consortium (NIRC) have jointly called for urgent action to protect retail workers from…

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Today’s news in brief-23/7/24

Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over…

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Tapi rescues Carpetright brand as 1,500 jobs lost

Rival brand Tapi has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 of its stores out of administration but more than 1,500…

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Retail sales fall by 1.2% in June

UK retail sales volumes fell 1.2% in June 2024 as poor weather conditions for the time of year continued, according…

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Ocado HY losses narrow to £154m

Ocado has revealed that its losses narrowed to £154m for the half year ended 2 June 2024, down from £290m…

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