Report Into Changing Priorities In Skills Development Has Lessons For FMCG...
A new report on the trends and priorities shaping workplace learning and development in 2024 has important messages for those operating in the FMCG and retail...
Retail Footfall Remained On Downward Trajectory Last Month
Latest footfall data adds to evidence that the retail sector suffered a disappointing start to 2024.
The BRC-Sensormatic IQ analysis shows total UK footfall decreased...
The Original Factory Shop Appoints Chief Executive
Ian Williams has been appointed as Chief Executive of The Original Factory Shop.
He is moving up from his role as joint Managing Director and...
Jollyes Set To Open 100th Store After Strong Christmas
Fast-growing pet supplies retailer Jollyes has reported strong Christmas trading, with like-for-like sales jumping 13% over the five weeks to 31 December.
Total sales grew...
JLP On Track To Return To Profit, Says Dame Sharon White
The John Lewis Partnership will return to profit this year, its chairman Dame Sharon White has said, as the retailer prepares to cut as...
January Discounts Drive Down Shop Price Inflation
Shop price inflation in the UK has eased to its lowest rate in almost two years as retailers offered heavily discounted goods in their...
Poundland Kicks Off Major Revamp Of General Merchandise Offer
Poundland is overhauling its product offering with its biggest-ever makeover in general merchandise.
The value-orientated chain is rolling out 2,000 new lines across its entire...
Pets At Home Cuts Profit Outlook After Weaker Than Expected Festive...
Pets at Home has lowered its full-year profit outlook after sales growth in its main retail division came in below expectations during the quarter...
JLP Confirms More Jobs Are Planned
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has confirmed that it is planning to make further cuts to its workforce over the next five years as...
Easing Inflation Helps Consumer Confidence Hit Two-Year High
Consumer confidence reached a two-year high in January as people became more optimistic about the future following the recent trend towards lower inflation.
GfK’s Consumer...
