Amazon Opening Pop-Up Shops On UK High Streets
Amazon is further expanding its reach in the retail sector with a new initiative that will see it open physical outlets on UK high...
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Facing Crucial Week
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail group is facing a crucial week, with creditors set to vote on his proposed restructuring plans on Wednesday. If...
Spring Boost For Consumer Confidence
Despite the ongoing Brexit-related turmoil in Westminster, consumers managed a seasonal spring in their step this month with a three-point uptick in consumer confidence.
GfK’s...
Sales Slide At Waitrose And John Lewis
Total sales at Waitrose fell 3.1% year-on-year over the week to 25 May, with the chain blaming tough comparatives with the same period last...
M&S Looks Set To Survive FTSE 100 Drop
Marks & Spencer looks set to remain in the FTSE 100 through the skin of its teeth in next week’s reshuffle after launching a...
Poundland Delivers Growth In Tough Market
Pepkor Europe has claimed that its Poundland chain is “outperforming” the wider UK High Street after it posted a robust rise in sales.
The discounter’s...
WH Smith Finishes Bottom Again In High Street Shops Survey
WH Smith has been ranked the UK’s worst high street retailer for the second year in a row, whilst electrical goods store Richer Sounds...
Shop Price Inflation Hits Second Highest Rate In Six Years
Shop prices increased during May at the second highest rate in the past six years, driven by rising business costs.
The data from the BRC-Nielsen Shop...
M&S Boss Slams Toxic Culture Poisoning Firm
Marks & Spencer’s chairman Archie Norman has vowed to shatter the 'corporate vanity' among its middle management that has dogged the company for decades...
John Lewis To Trial Click & Collect Service At Co-op Stores
John Lewis is trialing its click & collect service in six Co-op food stores as part of moves to expand its reach around the...
