Strong back-to-school shopping season expected in coming weeks, study suggests
UK retailers are gearing up for a strong back-to-school shopping season in the coming weeks as “brick and mortar browsing” regains momentum, research suggests.
Retail...
Post Office signs first ever click-and-collect deal with external courier firm
The Post Office has signed its first agreement in its 360-year history with an external courier firm to allow customers to collect parcels from...
John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push
The John Lewis Partnership has signed a deal with Tesco to lease a million square foot distribution centre to meet demand for online orders,...
Boohoo to create 5,000 jobs in expansion plans
Online retailer boohoo has announced plans to create 5,000 jobs by expanding its warehouse and building new IT systems over the next five years.
The...
Harvey Nichols announce luxury resale service
Harvey Nichols has announced the launch of an innovative new luxury resale service in partnership with Reflaunt.
Reflaunt’s mission is to build a world of...
Mike Ashley: Who is the unorthodox retail magnate?
Billionaire Mike Ashley is one of the most recognisable men in British business after building a sprawling high street empire and acquiring a football...
Mike Ashley confirms plan to step down as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company
Frasers Group has confirmed that it is planning a leadership reshuffle that would see founder Mike Ashley step away from his role as the...
John Lewis hands £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage
The John Lewis Partnership has said it will raise its lorry driver salaries by £5,000 as the industry continues to face damaging worker shortages.
The...
The Hut Group to snap up Cult Beauty in £275m deal
Ecommerce firm The Hut Group (THG) has sealed a £275 million deal to buy online-only beauty retailer Cult Beauty.
It said the acquisition will boost...
Joules swings to profit thanks to online sales boost
Fashion chain Joules has returned to annual profit as it rode out the lockdown disruption thanks to surging online sales.
The Leicestershire-based group – famous...