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In its latest move to help support customers through the cost-of-living crisis, health and beauty retailer Superdrug is adding even more money-saving deals to its already competitive pricing with the introduction of ‘Feel Good Fridays’, the biggest weekly discounts the
Aldi is trialling clear caps on its milk bottles in a bid to further improve the recyclability of its products.
Grosvenor has announced that designer retailer, Tessuti, has opened its new global flagship store at Liverpool ONE, demonstrating the brand’s ongoing vote of confidence in the destination. The new location on Paradise Street follows Tessuti’s consistently strong performance at Liverpool
New research into the spending habits of 16 million shoppers shows a north-south divide in the use of cash with many disadvantaged communities relying on notes and coins to budget during the cost-of-living crisis.
Maker of organic children's bedding, which is designed with the intent to inspire big dreams, Kabode, announces its first retailer listing with specialist mother & baby brand, JoJo Maman Bébé.
Industry charity, GroceryAid, experienced a 61% increase in instances of welfare support for colleagues last year, according to its Impact Report launched today.
Faire, the leading online wholesale marketplace serving independent retailers around the world, today announced the launch of its Showroom experience, a curated destination for retailers to shop premium fashion brands on the platform. Until now, apparel wholesale tools have been
AS Watson Group today announces a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society pledging to offer 200,000 job opportunities for young people globally, and of which 25,000 jobs will be provided across
In an industry first, Tesco has become the first retailer to launch a zero-emission electric lorry to make deliveries from its distribution centres to stores in city centres.
With inflation hitting record levels at 9.4 percent and interest rates reaching their highest since December 2008, Halfords has today announced a raft of innovative new initiatives to help UK consumers with the rising cost of motoring.
Boots Opticians has launched an exciting new brand platform that sets out to reposition its long-term brand identity. The platform has been developed to inspire people to prioritise their eye health, by opening their eyes to the infinite possibilities of
Four delicious new fillings have freshened up Spar’s sandwich range as James Hall & Co., launched its updated food to go lines.
Kalibrate, the recognised authority in location intelligence software and consulting, has launched Competitive Insights, software that enables retailers to see a real-time view of consumer’s footfall traffic patterns at a given location. Built for retail, restaurant, retail health, hospitality, retail
Leading lingerie retailer Ann Summers has chosen Learning & Skills Platform specialist THRIVE to help the business achieve its bold new learning vision for hundreds of employees.
Because hundreds of thousands of children across the UK don’t have their own bed, Bensons for Beds has teamed up with Absolute Radio to make a small difference. Raising over £21,000 in just three weeks, Bensons for Beds will help
When the World Cup comes around, we’re always excited, but it seems like the anticipation for this World Cup is greater than ever. We have the unknowns surrounding a winter tournament, bang in the middle of the football season, as
The world of internet gaming is exploding. It became more difficult for gaming lovers, especially those who had just been exposed to the epidemic, to get their fix. Many individuals aren't big gamblers but like gaming to pass the time
Co-op has expanded its trial with tech-recirculation start-up, Spring, to help consumers cut e-waste and unlock the value in their old and unwanted phones and electronic devices.
Evans Cycles, the UK's leading specialist bike shop, has announced their latest store opening in Preston, Lancashire, appearing as a concession as part of the new Sports Direct store.
SPOKE London, the custom-fit menswear brand, has grown its digital revenues by 6% partnering with Wunderkind, the leading performance marketing engine that powers personalisation at scale.
Aldi is donating essential baby items to charities across the UK in a bid to support new parents in need.
Consumer card spending grew 7.7% in July compared to the same period in 2021, and 1.6% compared to June 2022, as Brits spent more on clothing, beauty and staycations as the summer holiday period began. However, consumers are starting to
Dyson unveils its first-ever national Styling Tour, bringing their must-have hair care technologies to you this summer. Starting at Manchester Spinningfields from the 13th of July, this new and exciting immersive beauty experience will give consumers the opportunity to achieve
The UK’s most trusted sleep brand, Silentnight, has announced its new exclusive collection with leading retailer John Lewis, helping even more of the nation get a better night’s sleep.
Today, Uber Technologies, Inc., and The Body Shop announced the expansion of their partnership to include almost all of the beauty company’s retail stores across the U.S. This expansion brings new locations to the Uber platform and allows consumers in
