Watches of Switzerland enjoys boost from households’ savings
Wealthy households unable to spend the cash they saved during the pandemic on expensive meals and overseas holidays have been snapping up posh watches...
Klarna launches experiential consumer activation in Manchester
Klarna, the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and...
The retail rebound and the role of digital
Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard.
Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams, collapsed.
Even with...
A bike is for life, not just for lockdown’, says Dutch brand Swapfiets as...
More and more people have been exchanging their daily trek through London’s transport system for an invigorating bike ride – a trend which accelerated...
Takeover battle for Morrisons extended as CD&R eyes higher bid
Takeover regulators have extended the battle for supermarket Morrisons by a further two weeks, giving a US suitor more time to make a bid.
Clayton,...
Asda boss Roger Burnley steps down ahead of schedule after takeover
Asda boss Roger Burnley has left the supermarket giant following the completion of its £6.8 billion takeover.
Mr Burnley announced plans to step down as...
Consortium increases Morrisons takeover bid to £6.7bn
The private equity-backed consortium vying to buy Morrisons has increased its bid for the supermarket chain to £6.7 billion amid speculation of a rival...
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...
Hammerson bosses to transform empty retail space into hotels, offices and homes
The new boss of Birmingham Bullring landlord Hammerson has laid out a new growth strategy which will see the group seek more opportunities away...
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...