Boots Starts Trialling Deposit Return Scheme
Boots has become the latest retailer to trial a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drink containers in its stores.
Reverse vending machines have been introduced...
Steinhoff Considering IPO For Poundland Owner
Scandal-hit retail group Steinhoff International is reportedly considering a stock market listing for its successful Pepkor Europe unit, which controls the Poundland chain in...
Wilko Staff At Distribution Centres Voting On Strike Action
Value chain Wilko is facing the possibility of a disruptive strike by workers in its distribution network over a decision to force staff to...
Two Thirds Of House Of Fraser Stores Could Be Closed
After Sports Direct revealed last week that it regrets buying House of Fraser, it has been suggested that two thirds of the stores in...
Retail Sector Sees Weakest July Growth On Record
UK retail sales returned to growth last month, although the uplift was a record low for July as continuing political and economic uncertainty took...
Research Reveals What Retail Stores And Services People Want In Their...
New research published by the Association of Convenience Stores has found that UK consumers want more specialist food shops and banks in their local...
Majestic Wine Agrees £100m Deal For Retail Chain
Majestic Wine has reached a deal to sell its retail chain and commercial business to the Fortress Investment Group as part a planned restructuring...
B&M Poised To Ramp Up Food Offer
B&M looks set to expand its chilled and frozen food offering with it close to opening a new one million sq. ft. distribution centre...
Majority Of DIY And Gardening Shoppers Continue To Favour Physical Retail
DIY and gardening shoppers in the UK are most likely to switch to a different retailer’s physical store if the store they normally shop...
Strong Start To Year For Pets at Home
Pets at Home has raised its full year guidance and started that it remains “cautiously optimistic” in the current climate after revealing robust first...
