Pandemic

Virgin Wines revenue up 63% on pre-Covid levels

Online wine retailer, Virgin Wines, has revealed that the company’s revenue is up 63% on a three-year, pre-Covid basis, compared…

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Quick delivery companies must build a brand beyond just awareness

One of the many changes in consumer behaviour brought upon by the pandemic has been the growing reliance on the…

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Music Magpie posts H1 loss amid revenue drop

Music Magpie has posted a first half loss of £0.7m, down from profits of £4m, in the six months to…

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How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future

The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have…

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Matalan founder returns as chairman

Matalan has announced that its founder, John Hargreaves, will return to the company as chairman, effective immediately. In this role,…

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Summer heatwave and alfresco dining help lift July supermarket sales

Grocery sales at UK supermarkets surged +4.4% in the last four weeks ending 16 July, with sales rising to +5.6%…

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Pure London puts spotlight on Valencian footwear

Ariadna Vilalta on behalf of IVACE said: “Spanish footwear brands from the Valencia region are prestigious and recognised worldwide for…

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Retail sales fall in June despite Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Retail sales dropped by 0.1% in June 2022 following a fall of 0.8% in May 2022 despite the Queen’s Platinum…

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Dunelm FY trading beats expectations

Dunelm has reported its full-year sales and profits have beaten expectations, reporting  total sales of £1.55bn in the year to…

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Ocado Retail CEO Melanie Smith to step down

Ocado Retail has announced that its chief executive, Melanie Smith CBE, will leave the business after three years in the…

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