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People Moves
Retail employment falls 2.3%, 14th consecutive quarter of decline
Retail employment has fallen by 2.3% during the three-month period ending 30 June, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline.…
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Supermarkets
M&S announces latest store closure
Marks and Spencer has revealed its latest store set to close under its restructuring plan. As part of its plan…
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M&A
Bluegem sells 40% stake in Liberty London
Private equity firm Bluegem has sold its 40% stake in the British brand and flagship department store Liberty London. The…
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Advice
Helping retail businesses to grow
With almost three million workers, the retail sector is the largest private-sector employer in the UK. And while the retail…
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Technology
Microsoft reports Q4 revenues of £26bn despite gaming slump
Microsoft has revealed its total revenues for the fourth quarter jumped 12% to $33.7bn (£26.7bn), despite struggles at its gaming…
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People Moves
Shop Direct appoints Boots exec as group trading director
Shop Direct has appointed Guy Farmer as group trading director, and will join the business in September and report to…
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Advice
Four key trends for the rest of the retail year
As retailers strive to find ways to innovate and attract customers back to the high street, we are seeing new…
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Clothing & Shoes
Zara owner Inditex launches new sustainability strategy
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands Zara, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius and Massimo Dutti has unveiled its new sustainability line that…
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Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Waltham Point warehouse staff set for second strike
Sainsbury’s warehouse staff at Waltham Point are set to go on strike for the second time later this month following…
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High Street
Sports Direct delays FY results amid House of Fraser ‘complexities’
Shares in Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct have fallen by 11% in early trading this morning after it delayed its full-year…
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