Year: 2019

Almost 6000 shops closed by major retailers this year, research finds

British retailing may be in “crisis”, after new figures from the Centre of Retail Research revealed that large high street…

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Moss Bros poaches Ted Baker’s interim CFO

Moss Bros has announced the appointment of Bill Adams, Ted Baker’s current interim CFO, as its new CFO. Adams will…

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Conservatives pledge business rates review

The Conservative Party has pledged a business rates review which aims to “reduce the burden” on UK businesses, as part…

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Mothercare: what was its formula for failure?

Last week it was announced that Mothercare, a constant of the British high street for over 50 years, had become…

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Mike Ashley to seek turnover rents across Sports Direct Portfolio

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is reportedly seeking rent agreements with landlords that will see them linked to store performance.…

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John Lewis and Waitrose to launch first ever concept store

John Lewis and Waitrose have announced the launch of a new ‘concept’ store, set to open in Southampton later this…

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Shoenvious launches in the UK

The luxury women’s shoe retailer Shoenvious is set to launch in the UK. The company, which allows customers to design…

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Is Boris sticking two fingers up at the Treasury Select Committee on Business Rates?

The worst fears from those who have read and welcomed the recent Treasury Select Committee report into business rates- that…

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Carpetright acquired by Meditor

Carpetright has been acquired by its largest investor Meditor Holdings Limited (MHL), in deal which values the retailer at £15.2m.…

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Boris Johnson pledges to invest in ‘left behind’ communities if Tories win

The Conservative party has proposed to reduce business rates for smaller businesses, in order to support “left-behind” towns, if they…

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