Supply Chain

Co-op underlying profits jump to £43m in H1

The Co-op has posted underlying profits of £43m during the first half of the year, up from a £1m loss…

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The retailer’s guide to adopting sustainable business practices

In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness, adopting sustainable business practices is not just a choice, but a necessity…

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JD Sports revenues up 8% in H1

JD Sports revenues grew by 8% to £4.7bn in the 26 weeks to 29 July, as gross margins were “robust”…

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Wilko to close all remaining stores, 12,500 jobs at risk

Collapsed retail chain Wilko will close all of its 400 stores by early October after a rescue bid failed to…

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HMV owner fails with Wilko rescue deal

A rescue deal for collapsed high street retailer Wilko which could have saved thousands of jobs has failed after HMV…

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Zalando appoints new VP of sustainability and D&I

Zalando has appointed textile and apparel industry expert Pascal Brun as its new vice president of sustainability and diversity and…

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Ann Summers plans expansion amid strong FY results

Ann Summers has seen its turnover rise by 7.4% to £100.1m in the year ended 25 June 2022, with plans…

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We need to stop relying on plastic, but can retailers ever be paper-based?

We should be able to feel optimistic about the future. To do that, we have to solve some of the…

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Shop price annual inflation slows to 6.9% in August

Shop price annual inflation decelerated further to 6.9% in August, down from 7.6% in July, the BRC has said.  The…

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John Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 roles

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it is recruiting for more than 10,000 new roles. Of the new roles,…

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