M&S signs new supply chain deal with JDA
High street retailing giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed today that it has purchased a number of new solutions from supply chain specialists...
Mothercare’s £81m loss forces review of UK business
Poor UK trading for maternity and baby products retailer Mothercare meant it suffered large losses in the first half of its financial year despite...
Co-op continues portfolio expansion
Mutual retailer The Co-operative Group has announced today that it is to acquire three new stores currently operating as Budgens, with plans to convert...
Staples sees European sales fall 12%
US based office supplies, furniture and technology retailer Staples has today announced an international sales fall of $1.3 billion (£818.7 million) for its third...
Bibby completes Costcutter takeover
Convenience retail chain Costcutter has been acquired by business investment firm and majority shareholder Bibby Line Group, it was announced late yesterday. Bibby now...
Poundland to offer 2,000 festive jobs
Discount retailer Poundland is to recruit 2,000 temporary employees in the run up to Christmas, it has been announced today. The retailer, which claims...
IFB highlights importance of family firms in retail
Family firms account for 77 per cent of private retail and wholesale businesses in the UK, according to research released today. The Institute for...
Majestic Wine profits rise 20% before sales dip
The first half of wine specialist Majestic Wine‘s full financial year saw profits grow 20 per cent on the back of a like-for-like (LFL)...
Past the parcel: Is this the end of free returns?
After decades of free returns, the tide is turning with major retailers Boohoo and Zara charging to send back parcels. Will other retailers follow suit?
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Why a reliable store systems support partner is a must for...
A reliable store systems support partner is one of the most important requirements for high street retailers
Every retailer has experienced the chaos that occurs...
