Year: 2019

Wilko strikes called off after staff accept ‘improved’ work rota

Strike action by GMB members at Wilko have been called off after staff accepted a new deal offered by the…

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Wickes helps boost Travis Perkins Q3 sales by 3.8%

DIY retailer Travis Perkins has reported a 3.8% increase in Q3 sales boosted in part by a “strong performance” from…

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Consumer confidence drops in Q3 amid continued Brexit uncertainty

The Deloitte consumer confidence index fell to -9% in Q3 2019, one point lower than in the previous quarter and…

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Tommy Hilfiger appoints Michael Scheiner as CMO

Tommy Hilfiger has appointed Michael Scheiner as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), effective October 28. With over 15 years…

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Sports Direct acquires Brookfield Shopping Park for £25m

Sports Direct has acquired Brookfield Shopping Park, a 93,000 sq ft Shopping Park in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire for £25.4m. According to…

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How to bring the department store CX to your digital channels

The past few years have been cataclysmic for the health and beauty industry; with new pressures, market forces and trends…

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The Entertainer reports 29% increase in profits to £14.7m

Toy retailer The Entertainer has defied the high-street gloom and reported a 29% increase in pre-tax profits to £14.7m. According…

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Matalan strike suspended after bosses offer new pay deal

A long-running Matalan strike has been called off after bosses made GMB members a new pay offer. More than 500…

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Bonmarché enters administration putting 2,900 jobs at risk

Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has entered administration, resulting in around 2,900 jobs being placed at risk including 200 at its head…

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Staying one step ahead in retail’s shifting cybersecurity landscape

New advancements in technology are changing the retail industry in unprecedented ways, further blending the physical and digital worlds and…

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