B&Q owner upgrades profit outlook as it rides DIY boom
B&Q owner Kingfisher has hiked its half-year profit outlook after seeing sales soar as the DIY boom shows no sign of slowing.
The group’s B&Q...
Boohoo to link executive bonuses with supply chain improvements
Boohoo has said it will link multimillion-pound bonuses for its directors with improvements in its supply chain following allegations of poor working conditions and...
Dunelm hikes profit outlook again amid home renovations boom
Homewares retailer Dunelm has said full-year profits will smash expectations after seeing sales soar as Britons do up their homes.
Shares in the group raced...
Sir Dave Lewis leaves Tesco with £1.6m pay packet
Former Tesco boss Sir Dave Lewis walked away from the supermarket giant with a £1.6 million pay packet last year, the group’s annual report...
Final Debenhams stores shut as chain’s 243-year history ends
Debenhams has shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history.
The historic department store chain has closed its remaining 28 stores across...
Amanda Wakeley fashion label hires administrators
Designer Amanda Wakeley’s eponymous fashion label has fallen into administration after failing to secure a rescue sale.
The label, which was a favourite of Kate...
Poundland owner valued at £4.3bn in stock market float
The owner of Poundland has been valued at around £4.3 billion (5 billion euros) ahead of its stock market debut.
Pepco, which also owns the...
Amazon to create thousands of new jobs and invest in skills training
Amazon is to create more than 10,000 new jobs in the UK and launch a £10 million programme to help employees gain new skills,...
The Works sees online sales dip after shops reopen
Online sales are still high, despite dipping when lockdown restrictions eased to allow stores to open, hobby shop The Works said on Friday.
The business...
Amazon offers vaccination bonus in bid to recruit 75,000 new workers
Amazon is offering 100 dollar (£71) bonuses to job seekers vaccinated against Covid-19 as it looks to hire 75,000 people across the US.
The jobs...