Find out which retailers are innovating in the on and offline retail space and what they are doing to keep ahead of the curve in this dynamic and highly competitive sector. Read the financials and analysis of the large multiples, the smaller chains to independent retailers, wholesalers and suppliers
A new ‘blending boutique’, where customers can design their own e-liquid flavour for e-cigarettes, has launched at The Oracle in Reading. The boutique, which is only the fourth of its kind, was opened by VIP Electronic Cigarettes, on Tuesday, 21
Holland & Barrett has today confirmed its aim to become the UK’s largest free from retailer with its launch of the largest Free From food range available in the UK and the country’s first ever free from concept store – branded Holland &
The Midcounties Co-operative, the UK’s largest independent co-operative society, is to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in recognition of its positive environmental initiatives, sustained growth and contribution to the local communities which it serves. The member-owned
Tesco has reported a £6.4bn loss in the year to end February 2015 after announcing a massive write-down in the value of its stores. But leading retail analysts suggest the update is a reflection of the tough trading environment facing Tesco around
Independent convenience store chain Dynamic Retail has revealed ambitious plans to expand its existing portfolio of eight stores as part of a strategy to establish its Scotfresh fascia as a major player in the Scottish retail marketplace. Shaun Marwaha, managing director
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston is taking its floral empire to the retail and leisure destination intu Trafford Centre. The fast expanding modern vintage brand will be positioned in a 2,100sq ft unit on the upper mall close to Selfridges,
Gü is now catering for solo-diners who fancy some indulgent me time with the launch of its new single serve puds. Rolling out in 650 Tesco Express stores nationwide from 20 April, the six strong range consists of the nation’s
Currys PC World recently released its spring technology campaign focused on ‘Tech for the life you dream of, and the one you live’, employing a series of viral films to support its broadcast and print advertisements. Taking on the concept of Tech Meets Life
Moki, a software provider enabling cost effective management, security and analytics throughout the lifecycle of customer facing devices, has announced that Clarks, the iconic British shoe manufacturer and retailer, has selected Moki Total Control to deliver contextual and relevant digital
One Stop Franchise has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, less than 15 months since it began its official roll-out. Supported by Express Newspapers, the Awards are the highest honours available within
Britain’s current E-Tailer of the Year, Gemporia, is launching its first high street product with retail giant House of Fraser. The previously online-only jewellery brand will be available in 20 stores as part of a first- phase roll out into
The continued hot weather over the past week has seen a significant shift in people’s buying habits across EAT’s 114 UK stores. Using Blue Yonder’s Forward Demand Software-as-a-Service solution has allowed EAT to better respond to a 30% demand increase for sandwiches,
Poundworld has today announced the launch of its new online e-commerce brand – Poundworld Plus www.poundworldplus.co.uk that will enable the family-run discounter to sell its bargains EU wide. Launching today, Poundworld Plus will offer its customers over 4,000 products including favourite
Retail Times has teamed up with ChannelAdvisor to help retailers grow their sales. In our latest collaboration, ChannelAdvisor lifts the lid on Pinterest as a vehicle for boosting online sales for retail brands. The ChannelAdvisor e-book highlights the reach of
Food & Wine retailer Booths has opened a store in Hale Barns, Cheshire, and welcomed 103 year old Lillian Barrow as its first customer. The 30,000sq ft Booths food store was officially opened by chairman Edwin Booth, who welcomed Booths most loyal customer,
SportsDirect.com – the UK’s number one sports retailer – opened a new store in Birchwood Shopping Centre on 11 April. Founded in 1982, SportsDirect.com is devoted to offering the biggest brands in sportswear, footwear and sports equipment at guaranteed low
Asda claims to have launched the world’s first rich ad messaging campaign. Engaging its Easter audience via a scrolling ad message on their mobile devices whilst they browse the web and apps, the campaign then combines this mass broadcast execution
Cardtronics UK, a leading independent cash machine provider in the UK, has announced that it is partnering with Golf Holdings to operate at least 26 cash machines in Northern Ireland. Golf Holdings operates Northern Ireland’s largest off-licence chain, Winemark, and
Eat 17, the family run grocer, has partnered with Market Hub Technologies to use digital pricing and analytics at its flagship Walthamstow village store. The deal will see Eat 17 use Market Hub’s pricing analytics technology and Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL),
Applied Data Corporation (ADC), a leading provider of Fresh Item Management (FIM), recipe management and scales management software to the grocery retail and food service industries, announces that Milam’s Markets, a four-store chain headquartered in Miami, Florida, has selected and
Spar International has announced that it has reached agreement with two partners to expand Spar retail operations in the Moscow region as part of its continued growth in Russia. The licencing agreements, with Intertorg and Azbuka Vkusa, represent a significant strengthening
The UK’s no. 1 scar and stretch mark product, Bio-Oil, has announced a new product listing for Bio-Oil 200ml in national grocery retailer Waitrose. The retailer, which previously stocked Bio-Oil in the Skincare category, will now also site Bio-Oil 200ml
Aldi has overtaken Waitrose to become Britain’s sixth largest supermarket, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 29 March 2015 reveal. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar Worldpanel, said: “Aldi has recorded double-digit
Blake, the UK’s largest envelope stockist, has won a major mainstream retail contract with office supplies giant Staples. From the beginning of April 2015, Blake’s flagship Premium paper and envelope ranges will be stocked in all 112 Staples stores throughout
Parcel delivery service, Doddle, is revolutionising university campuses across the UK with a new click-on-campus solution to bring greater convenience to university students and staff. The new proposition, expected to be rolled out in 10 universities this year, launched its
