-
HR
JD Sports named among businesses ‘failing’ on gender diversity
The Investment Association and the Hampton-Alexander Review have written to 69 of the FTSE 350 companies, including fashion retailer JD…
Read More » -
Analysis
The future of advertising creativity in retail
One of the questions that I get asked time and again is: What is the future for advertising creativity in…
Read More » -
Analysis
The click-and-collect phenomenon
The UK retail landscape is facing unprecedented pressures as British shopping habits continue to undergo a radical transformation. With consumers…
Read More » -
High Street
DFS revenues jump 29.1% in H1 results
Furniture retailer DFS has reported a 29.1% increase in group revenue to £422.3m for the 22 weeks ending 30 December…
Read More » -
Advice
Women in retail – advice from a female store manager
When it comes to the boardroom, retail may still be a male-dominated world, but there have been a lot of…
Read More » -
Economy
Worst February in a decade for retailers, says BDO
High street retailers suffered the worst February in a decade for in-store sales, according to figures from BDO’s latest High…
Read More » -
Online & Digital
Year-on-year decline in number of retailers using Amazon
The use of third-party platforms such as Amazon, eBay and Google has dropped amongst the UK’s top 250 retailers, according…
Read More » -
People Moves
Holland and Barrett CEO exits
Holland and Barrett CEO Peter Aldis has stepped down after 10 years in the position, amid a leadership shake-up at…
Read More » -
Clothing & Shoes
Clarks closes Somerset factory leaving 35 jobless
Shoe retailer Clarks has confirmed the closure of its robot-assisted shoe factory in Street, Somerset, leaving 35 employees without a…
Read More » -
Analysis
Evolving employment laws – the future of workers’ rights
Since 2010, the UK has experienced lower unemployment rates across every region, underpinned by a strong and innovative labour market…
Read More »
