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People Moves
Retail leads the way with female leadership appointments
The retail sector appointed the highest number of women to senior positions in 2018, according to the latest research from…
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Advice
Reduce waiting times and improve customer experience
It is no secret that competition among brick-and-mortar retailers is at an all-time high. Even after a relatively busy Christmas…
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High Street
ScS ends Sofa.com talks paving way for Mike Ashley
ScS has ended its interest in acquiring rival furniture retailer Sofa.com stating it is “no longer in discussions”, leaving Sports…
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Supermarkets
Asda loses equal pay claim battle
The Court of Appeal has upheld the ruling that Asda store staff can compare their roles with those in the…
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Supply Chain
Lidl opens 13th and largest UK distribution centre
Lidl UK has announced the opening of its 13th and largest Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Doncaster. The warehouse, which…
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Advice
Digital transformation – the key to a truly engaged customer and workforce
Retail is one of the most challenging sectors in the UK right now, particularly with the collapse of the British…
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High Street
Mike Ashley and ScS in competition over Sofa.com
Both Mike Ashley and rival furniture retailer ScS have expressed interest in acquiring Sofa.com. ScS has confirmed via a statement…
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Economy
Mike Ashley faces fine for late account filing of Mash Holdings
Mash Holdings, a company run by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, could be facing a fine as its accounts filings…
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Comment
The influence of lighting in retail settings
As online shopping continues to dominate the retail sector, bricks-and-mortar shops are having to up the ante to bring in…
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Clothing & Shoes
Philip Green ends legal challenge against Telegraph
Sir Philip Green has ended his legal action against the Telegraph over its accusations of sexual harassment, bullying and racism…
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