Weather And Football Boosted Retail Sales, But Economic Uncertainty Could Choke...
Delayed data released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows UK retail sales rose more than expected in July, boosted by good...
Leadership Course: Mastering Inventory Accuracy In Retail
Inventory record inaccuracies (IRI) cause major inefficiencies and lost sales in the retail sector, with up to 60% of records being wrong. This practical...
JLP Launches Biggest-Ever Recruitment Drive For Golden Quarter
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is planning to hire more seasonal staff for this year’s ‘golden quarter’ than ever before as part of a...
Retail Footfall Continues To Decline
Despite a modest improvement for high streets, overall retail footfall declined in August for a fourth consecutive month after fewer people visited retail parks...
Word Of Mouth Beats Paid Influence For UK Shoppers
Independent customer reviews and user-generated content (UGC) carry more weight in British shoppers’ purchasing decisions than celebrity or influencer marketing, according to new research...
Poundland Rolling Out Simplified Pricing
After securing High Court approval for its restructuring plan this week, Poundland has confirmed that it is rolling out new simplified pricing to all...
Former Co-op And Asda Exec Appointed As New Chair Of BRC
Jo Whitfield has been appointed as the first female Chair of the British Retail Consortium (BRC). She will take over from former Morrisons Chairman...
Poundland Avoids Collapse After High Court Approves Restructuring Plan
Amid reports that it was days away from running out of money, Poundland’s immediate future has been secured after the High Court approved its...
Asda Income Tracker Highlights Inflation Hit To Middle-Income Families
Asda’s latest Income Tracker shows that disposable incomes fell for 60% of UK households last month, with the first decline for middle-income families since...
Future Of Poundland At Risk If Restructuring Plan Is Not Approved
Struggling discount chain Poundland could run out of money within days if its rescue plan is not approved.
In a High Court hearing this morning,...
