Year: 2019

Now is the time for UK retailers to rethink the handling of returned stock

As the end of the financial year approaches in April, retailers have several options to begin their spring cleaning. A…

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Bonmarche stores and jobs at risk after Philip Day acquisition

Bonmarche stores and jobs have been put at risk after Edinburgh Woolen Mill owner Philip Day acquired the clothing retailer…

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Schroders backs Findel’s rejection of Sports Direct takeover

Fund manager Schroders has backed Findel’s rejection of Sport’s Directs £140m takeover bid, saying it “significantly undervalues” the future prospects…

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O2 increases paternity pay leave package to 14 weeks

Mobile network and phone retailer O2 has announced it will increase its paid paternity leave to 14 weeks for all…

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Colin Porter to retire as Joules CEO

Joules CEO Colin Porter is to retire before the end of 2020 after eight years working with the fashion retailer.…

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Why retail rewards schemes do not necessarily create loyalty

Customer loyalty is not something retailers can afford to take for granted. With only 3% of people saying they feel…

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Cambridge named UK’s ‘leading retail location’ for second time

Cambridge has again been named as the UK’s leading retail location according to a list scoring Britain’s best and worst…

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Shops, pubs and restaurants to get £500m tax reprieve

Small firms on England’s embattled high streets are set to share in half a billion pounds worth of tax cuts…

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Debenhams shareholders back Mike Ashley becoming CEO

Sports Direct has said a number of other shareholders in embattled department store Debenhams have expressed support in Mike Ashley…

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40% of shoppers feel no loyalty to fashion retailers, report finds

Some 42% of UK consumers feel “no loyalty” to any fashion retailer, according to a new report into consumer attitudes.…

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