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Online & Digital
Homebase rated ‘worst’ online retailer in the UK for 2019
Homebase has been rated the worst online retailer in the UK for 2019, according to the latest Which? Annual Online…
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High Street
Co-op to open 30 new stores in lead up to Christmas
The Co-op has announced plans to open 30 new stores in the run-up to Christmas. An investment of more than…
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High Street
Mothercare losses widen amid declining sales
Embattled retailer Mothercare has reported statutory losses before tax of £21.2m in its half-year trading update, amid declining worldwide sales.…
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Luxury Goods
Gucci owner in talks over potential Moncler takeover
Gucci’s parent company Kering is reportedly in talks over a potential takeover of Italian apparel company Moncler. According to Bloomberg,…
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High Street
Clintons saved from administration
Clintons has been saved from administration after the Weiss family regained control of the business through a new entity. Will…
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High Street
Argos set for Christmas disruption amid plans for 15-day delivery strike
Argos customers are facing “Christmas misery” after UPS staff in Barton, Staffordshire, chose to go into strike action over a…
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Online & Digital
Boohoo upbeat after ‘record’ Black Friday trading
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has reported “record performance” across the Black Friday weekend. The company was “pleased to confirm” that…
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High Street
Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones kicks off Jessops sales talks
Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones has begun talks with potential buyers for embattled camera retailer Jessops, reports have claimed. Sky…
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DIY
Ikea profits slip amid increased focus on online business
DIY retail giant Ikea has reported a 10% decrease in profits for the year to the end of August 2019,…
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High Street
Clarks calls in advisors to review business
Shoe retailer Clarks has called in management consulting firm McKinsey & Co to review its business. A spokesperson told Retail…
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