BRC warns that retailers are in for a challenging year
Dec 23, 2024 · The British Retail Consortium has warned that 2025 could be a challenging year for retailers. Following fieldwork conducted from 10 to 13 December, BRC-Opinium data shows that consumer expectations for the state of the economy for the next three months have fallen to -27 in December, down from -19 in November. While people’s expectations for their personal financial situation remains the ...
Jolly’s to close as Bath’s iconic department store ends an era
Dec 12, 2024 · Iconic Bath department store Jolly’s set to close in February 2025 amid challenges for the retail sector. Read the history of Jolly’s and the other major high street brands that have shut their doors this year.
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Trust issues: We all need to stand together against abuse
Dec 10, 2024 · By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust While Christmas is traditionally a time of joy, giving, and community, far too many retail workers fear the festive period will also lead to a surge in abuse that will cast a shadow over their celebrations. Ahead of the launch of the Retail Trust’s respect retail
Iceland expands product range with 800 new lines - Retail Bulletin
Sep 12, 2024 · Iceland Foods and The Food Warehouse have launched over 800 new products as part of their latest innovation push. Available in stores and online, the new additions include an exclusive launch of Jamie Oliver’s six all-new frozen ready meals. Other products in the expanded range include a full Piccolino range relaunch as well as 14 new Piccolino lines. These include dishes such as Chilli ...
Ocado expands health and wellness offering through Holland
Jan 2, 2025 · Ocado Retail is expanding its health and wellness offering through a new partnership with Holland & Barrett. The move will see the online grocer add hundreds of selected Holland & Barrett items to its product line-up in the coming weeks across the categories of vitamins, supplements, food, beauty and sports nutrition. Amit Chitnis, Ocado’s chief
Selfridges’ £4B gamble as Thai owner sets sights on “World’s best …
Dec 12, 2024 · The family-owned Thai conglomerate Central Group, which bought Selfridges and other European luxury department stores in 2021 for £4 billion, admits it may have overpaid for the portfolio.
Oak Furnitureland to open new North Shields showroom on …
Dec 24, 2024 · Oak Furnitureland is to open a new showroom in North Shields later this week as part of plans to drive growth and expand its showroom portfolio….
Tesco faces £1 billion extra tax bill following National Insurance hike
Nov 11, 2024 · Tesco is set to face a £1 billion increase in its tax bill following the Government’s decision to raise National Insurance Contributions for employers. According to The Sunday Times, analysis by Morgan Stanley has shown that the supermarket will pay £250 million more for each of the next four years. Tesco employs 300,000 workers in
Retail vs. Ecommerce: Key Differences | Retail Bulletin
Nov 27, 2024 · Retail vs eCommerce comparison: explore the key differences between traditional retail and e-commerce and understand how these models can complement each other.