Tesco profits dive 20% despite surging grocery sales during pandemic
Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging...
Retail footfall down 15% on two years ago in ‘first step’ of recovery
Total customer footfall on the day non-essential retail reopened in England was down 15% on two years ago, new figures show.
However that is a...
Quiz expects a boost from post-pandemic celebrations
Dress-seller Quiz has said that it expects celebrations when pandemic restrictions are slowly eased will boost demand for its products.
The womenswear company said that...
JD Sports expects bumper profits rebound as restrictions ease
Retailer JD Sports Fashion has said profits are set to rebound more strongly than expected over the year ahead as stores reopen after lockdown.
Britain’s...
Timberland launches first ‘Community Loyalty Program’ in the UK
Global lifestyle brand Timberland is launching its first-ever membership program, echoing its mission to create a movement of purpose for a greener planet. The...
Shares in retailers struggle despite high street reopening
The fact that shops were allowed to welcome customers again for the first time in months did not boost the share prices of some...
HMV welcomes back ‘regulars’ as stores reopen after lockdown
Shoppers have been hunting out hidden nuggets at HMV stores as the retailer welcomed back “all the usual faces” following the easing of lockdown...
Shoppers and drinkers take advantage of new freedoms as lockdown eases
Shoppers flocked to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in England.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the nation to “behave...
Ribble Cycles redefines omnichannel retail with Landmark Flagship Showroom
Ribble, a digital first business and renowned bicycle manufacturer has opened a brand new destinational flagship showroom in the heart of the Ribble valley,...
Cake Box eyes 52 new stores as sales rise despite lockdowns
Cake Box has said it is eyeing the opening of 52 new shops as it expects to deliver a jump in sales for the...