HMV profits soar thanks to resurgence of vinyl
HMV's annual profits soared thanks to the resurgence of vinyl records and a focus on pop culture at the retailer.
Ocado Retail returns to positive full-year earnings after record Christmas
Ocado Retail said it would return to positive earnings for the full year after celebrating a bumper Christmas,
Marks Electrical warns on profits despite ‘record’ Christmas sales
Marks Electrical has lowered its full-year profit guidance, despite a boost in sales, after profit margins failed to lift amid the challenging trading environment.
Samsung appoints former M&S exec as first chief customer officer
Samsung has named former M&S boss Deborah Honig as its first chief customer officer.
The Perfume Shop unveils £2.5m investment in cutting-edge warehouse tech
The Perfume Shop has invested £2.5m into “industry-leading warehouse automation technology” at its Dunstable warehouse.
iSmash eyes sale after auditors sound warning
Technology repairs chain iSmash is exploring a possible sale after auditors flagged a “material uncertainty” over its future amid widening losses.
Retailers to foot bill for consumer tech recycling
Retailers are set to pay for shoppers' e-waste recycling from 2026 under new UK plans from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Boots unveils plans to launch AI ‘personal shopper’
Boots is planning to launch a ChatGPT "personal shopper" tool for its website users in aims to boost online sales.
Currys boss blasts government for minimum wage hike
Currys boss Alex Baldock has claimed the government's minimum wage rise means it does not understand or care about UK retailers.
Rage against the machine: Will more grocers ditch self-checkout?
Northern supermarket Booths revealed it will scrap self-checkouts in its stores. Will other grocers follow suit?
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