Primark sets new sales records after post-lockdown demand surge
Several new sales records were set in Primark stores following the easing of lockdown restrictions, the owner of the high street retailer said.
Associated British...
High street retail giant Gap to close all UK and Ireland stores
High street retail giant Gap has announced it will be closing all stores in the UK and Ireland by the end of 2021.
The company...
Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds
Lloyds Banking Group has faced anger after announcing the closure of 44 branches across England and Wales.
Unite said the decision was a “bitter blow”...
Superdrug launches new ‘Store Insider’ service to bring in-store customer experience to online shopping
This month sees accessible health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, launch new online technology, ‘Superdrug Store Insider,’ to ensure that online customers are able to...
The Department Store dilemma
Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty...
Morrisons takeover approach: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?
Morrisons has snubbed a £5.5 billion takeover approach from a US private equity firm amid speculation that more UK supermarkets could be snapped up.
Shares...
Specsavers Selects Accenture to Transform Technology Capabilities Using the Cloud
Specsavers has selected Accenture to help improve and modernise its technology capabilities. This will drive efficiencies across its business and enhance the service experience...
Tesco plans first checkout-free stores and sees normal shopping patterns return
Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year.
Chief executive...
Shoppers will return to high street, ‘but it will be a different place’
The high street will remain an important outlet for business after the pandemic, but will be a “different place”, Samsung’s corporate vice president for...
Dr Martens marches on with strong sales but listing dents profits
Footwear business Dr Martens has enjoyed soaring sales despite the global pandemic leaving many of its customers stuck indoors, the company has revealed.
Sales in...