Supply Chain

Hotel Chocolat is in a bad way – but so are other chocolatiers

Over the course of Easter 2023, the UK was responsible for one in eight Easter-related chocolate launches, according to research…

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How is AI shaping the retail sector?

Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the retail industry? I am a partner with BearingPoint, a…

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John Lewis becomes first retailer to set net-zero targets

The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer in the UK to have its “science-based” net-zero targets validated by…

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ProCook revenues fall 9.9% in FY23

Kitchenware brand ProCook has revealed that total revenues fell by 9.9% to £62.3m in the year ended 2 April, with…

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UK retail rewards programmes influence £74.9 billion in consumer spending

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, a new report by shopping rewards experts Webloyalty and economists Cebr…

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Boohoo presses suppliers for discount on current orders

Boohoo has reportedly “demanded” a 10% discount on current orders from some suppliers for the second time, as it looks…

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Mulberry profits fall to £13.2m in FY23

Mulberry has reported that pre-tax profits fell from £21.3m to £13.2m in the year ended 1 April 2023, despite reporting…

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Shop price inflation falls to 8.4% in June

Shop price inflation in the UK has fallen to 8.4% in June, down from 9% in May, according to new…

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JD Sports on track to hit £1bn in profits this year

JD Sports has revealed that the headline profit before tax and adjusted items for the year ending 3 February 2024…

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Frasers Group appoints Mike Ashley as consultant

Frasers Group has appointed founder Mike Ashley as a consultant to the group, as the retailer intends to acquire other…

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