Supply Chain

DFS profits fall as cost of living sees sales soften

DFS has revealed that its reported profit before tax has almost halved to £58.5m, down from £102.6m, as rising inflation…

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Is the rise in distressed M&As set to continue?

The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals targeting UK retailers has increased in the last year, up from 28…

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Why supply chain resilience is critical to retail survival

Between product and material shortages, soaring shipping costs and ongoing inflation, retailers are currently battling a number of supply chain challenges…

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Ted Baker sees revenues increase amid stronger store sales

Ted Baker Group has revealed that its revenues for the 14-week period to 29 July 2022 was up 3.4% compared…

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Tommy Hilfiger and CK owner lowers FY22 outlook

PVH Corp has lowered its full year outlook for 2022, with revenues now expected to decrease 4% to 3% (increase…

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John Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed its plans to recruit more than 10,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas,…

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Food prices rise at fastest rate since 2008, BRC finds

New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ index has shown that food prices have risen at their…

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Retail Crisis: Why mountains of excess inventory and overselling is set to kill off many promising businesses

Remember the early days of the pandemic? The never-before-seen surge in online shopping meant retailers were overwhelmed with demand. Locked…

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Felixstowe Port strike could lead to £700m hit to trade

The upcoming eight day strike at Felixstowe Port could disrupt trade worth up to £700m, experts have warned. According to…

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The business pledges of the Conservative leadership finalists

Business Rates On 9 August, the Retail Jobs Alliance, a coalition of retailers including Morrisons, Greggs and Tesco, called on…

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