Superdrug launches new same-day courier service
This week Superdrug has introduced a new same-day courier service to meet the urgent needs of customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The retailer, which...
eCommerce orders up 23% year-on-year as self-isolation drives shoppers online
Independent online retailers in the UK are taking, on average, 23% more orders this March than in 2019, according to new data from James...
Ted Baker announces Rachel Osborne as Chief Executive Officer.
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, today announces the appointment of Rachel Osborne as Chief Executive Officer.
Rachel, whose appointment will be effective immediately, has...
UK retailers to accept new £45 contactless limit
The banking industry group UK Finance announced the deployment of the new £45 contactless limit across UK retailers from 1 April 2020.
The contactless payment...
Primark risks losing top spot in UK clothing market due to lack of transactional...
Following today’s news (Monday 23 March) that Primark is set to lose £650m of net sales per month while its stores are closed:
Chloe Collins,...
Supply chain, retail and FMCG sector leaders join forces to feed the nation
Supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has today announced the start of a COVID-19 supply chain emergency working group, bringing together companies supplying the grocery...
Coronavirus to take £12.6bn out of UK retail spend in 2020
The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) will wipe £12.6bn from retail sales this year, according to preliminary forecasts by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Klarna UK hits 7 million customers and 1.6 million app downloads
Klarna, the global payments and shopping provider, has today announced its latest figures showing sustained growth both in the UK and globally. The year...
The Gym Group tones up online performance
The Gym Group, the fast-growing operator of low-cost gyms, has optimised its online platforms to support its peak January trading period, thanks to a...
Barclays extends long-standing Visa partnership with new European partnership
Barclays, which processes nearly half of the UK’s debit and credit card transactions, has signed a new, multi-year partnership with long-standing partner Visa. The...