Government demands Amazon unfreezes funds to hundreds of merchants
Government minister Kevin Hollinrake has demanded Amazon unfreezes funds it is holding back from hundreds of sellers under new VAT checks that have left businesses facing possible bankruptcy.
Ryman launches new app to ‘disrupt the online greeting cards industry’
Ryman has launched its first mobile app as owner Theo Paphitis vows to "disrupt the online greetings card industry".
Mamas & Papas poaches Asda exec as new CFO
Mamas & Papas has poached Asda’s finance exec Sarah Ashby as its new chief financial officer.
Amazon profits triple as focus on ‘customer experience improvements’ pays off
Amazon full-year profits have tripled thanks to the online giant's "continued invention and customer experience improvements" across the business.
Retail footfall stays strong despite post-Christmas drop
Retail footfall plunged 20% in January compared to the previous month, making it in line with the post-Christmas footfall drop, with an average fall of 22.6% measured in January from 2009 to 2020.
Ann Summers teams up with Deliveroo for racy Valentine’s deliveries
Ann Summers has teamed up with Deliveroo to offer a selected range of sexual wellness products on-demand in the run up to Valentine’s Day.
Post-Brexit checks on products between Britain and Northern Ireland to end under new plans
The government is putting forward legislation to stop post-Brexit checks on products travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
No change at the top: new retail CEO appointments plunge in 2023
Retail CEO appointments plunged more than a quarter across the UK last year compared to the previous year.
Shop price inflation plummets to lowest level in two years
Shop price inflation dropped to its lowest rate in almost two years in January, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Pets at Home lowers profit outlook as sales fall below expectations
Pets at Home slashed its full-year profit outlook as retail sales fell below expectations over the golden quarter.
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