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News
Waitrose launches online roll-out programme
Waitrose has announced the launch of its new national online roll-out programme, which will add Waitrose.com online delivery service to…
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High Street
Consumer confidence rises in February
Consumer confidence has increased two points to –7 this month, according to the latest figures from the GfK. According to…
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Features
Book Smart: Why the independent bookshop is here to stay
The bookselling industry is subject to constant speculation. In a world where Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos reigns and…
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Government
HMRC yields £16 from small businesses for every £1 spent on staff
HMRC’s investigations into individuals and small businesses produced a yield of approximately £16 for every £1 spent on staff last…
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High Street
Shopping centre footfall rises for first time in three years
Consumers were “attracted back” to shopping centres in January, according to Springboard’s latest footfall monitor. Shopping centre footfall increased by…
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Advice
Optimising your customer contact strategy
The way that retailers and brands communicate with customers has changed radically over the past decade, and it is clearly…
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News
Pets at Home appoints new chairman
Pets at Home has appointed Ian Burke as its new chairman following an “extensive” internal and external search process. The…
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Department Stores
PETA buys Frasers Group stake amid anti-fur protests
PETA US has become a shareholder in Frasers Group, the animal rights group has announced. The move is in response…
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Online & Digital
OnBuy secures £3m investment
OnBuy announced it has secured a £3m investment from VC fund Fuel Ventures after receiving “numerous investment offers”. The online…
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Department Stores
John Lewis appoints new executive director
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Nina Bhatia as executive director, strategy and commercial development. Bhatia will commence her…
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