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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
Walmart chooses Wrike platform to underpin new era of work management
Wrike, the most powerful work management platform, now part of Citrix, has announced that Walmart Inc. has expanded its Wrike instance outside of Walmart Canada. It now encompasses more than 1,000 new users across international teams, including Global Tax, Product,
Denim specialist, Trilogy, partners with The Evergreen Agency to drive sales online through a new digital marketing strategy
London’s leading denim brand, Trilogy, has appointed Oxfordshire based creative digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, to drive the brand's growth through SEO, Content Marketing and Paid Media services over the next 5 years.
Swedish retailer Indiska trials low stock messaging with Taggstar
Indiska is a family-owned Swedish-designed fashion, interiors and accessories retailer. The business was founded more than 120 years ago by female explorer Mathilda Hamilton. Her love of the cultures and environment of India inspired her to open the first Indiska
Spar own label expands for summer BBQs
Leading symbol group Spar has launched a variety of own label products to maximise this summer’s great opportunity.
London healthy food chain Tossed partners with youth charity Greenhouse Sports to raise £20,000
London lunchtime favourite, Tossed, has launched an all-new Superfood Salad in collaboration with local charity Greenhouse Sports. The new menu addition will see 50p of each sale donated directly to the charity, which employs full-time sports coaches to support and
Demand increases for locally produced products, Southern Co-op reports
Shoppers are reducing their carbon footprint by buying 40% more local products from a regional co-operative than five years ago.
Footwear trendsetter TOMS sprints to the lead with Astound Commerce
While shifts in fashion characterise commerce generally, no sector is more sensitive to changing tastes than footwear and accessories. TOMS, the brand known for corporate social responsibility and a product line that embodies casual style, has surfed these surging retail
Uber Eats expands UK grocery and convenience offering with the introduction of One Stop home-delivery nationwide
Uber Eats has today announced a new partnership with convenience retailer, One Stop, in the latest step in expanding their grocery and convenience expansion on the platform.
Tesco opens up supply chain to sustainability start-ups
Tesco and WWF have launched a new accelerator programme which pairs pioneering start-ups with Tesco suppliers to fast-track sustainability innovation in the supply chain which can cut the environmental impact of food and support UK food security.
Wickes leaders featured in Diversity in Retail’s Role Models for Inclusion in Retail Index 2022
Wickes, the UK’s home improvement retailer, is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been recognised in the Diversity in Retail’s Role Models for Inclusion in Retail Index 2022. Produced in partnership with The MBS Group, the Index
Thousands of jobs saved as Morrisons buys convenience store giant McColl’s
McColl’s Retail Group, one of Britain’s biggest convenience store chains, has been saved from administration by Morrisons, after a battle with EG Group during the weekend.
MOL donates equipment to support steady operation of the Ukrainian energy network
MOL Group is standing in solidarity with the Ukrainian energy sector in times of war and provides equipment support to assist the steady and safe operation of the Ukrainian energy network. So far, MOL has offered a total of €290,000
McColl’s shift to fresh produce was too little too late, says GlobalData
Following the news that McColl’s has fallen into administration; Honor Strachan, food & grocery analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “McColl’s move to start selling fresh produce was implemented too late for the retailer
As the squeeze on spending tightens, can AI unlock retail success?
Retail Express’ CEO, Barry Grange, looks at retail digital transformation, intelligent merchandising and a data-driven approach to profitability with leaner times ahead
Waitrose to invest £16m to help struggling pig farmers
Waitrose has announced a further support package for its British pork farmers of upto £16m, as the industry faces its biggest crisis in a generation.
Under the spotlight: the evolution of bingo
Bingo is something of a national treasure in the UK. Bingo halls are monuments in city centres, pillars of community as well as purveyors of a simple yet exceedingly fun game of chance. Its cultural impact on the UK is
Next continues to prove the strength of its branded offer, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Next’s figures for Q1 FY2022/23; Emily Salter, senior apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Next has had a good start to its FY2022/23, with total full-price sales rising 21.3%
John Lewis and Waitrose Partners to become EnergyAware with Energy Institute
The John Lewis Partnership is set to embark on an immersive online training course available for their Partners to help reduce energy consumption, energy use and carbon emissions in their home and working lives.
Aldi to sell Ukraine’s most popular beer, Chernigivske, and donate profits to humanitarian relief
Supermarket Aldi has announced it will sell Chernigivske, Ukraine’s most popular beer brand, in stores nationwide from May 1st (£9.99 for 10 x 440ml). All profits from sales will go towards humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Brand-owner AB InBev is guaranteeing
Boots UK reveals its first dedicated TV advert for Boots Advantage Card
On Wednesday 4th May, Boots is set to unveil its first ever TV advert dedicated to its Advantage Card, raising awareness for the new Price Advantage Scheme. Price Advantage enables Boots Advantage Card members to access their favourite products at
John Lewis Finance to relaunch Partnership Rewards Credit Card
John Lewis will relaunch its Partnership Card later this year in partnership with NewDay, a leading UK provider of consumer credit.
Slowdown comes for the boohoo group, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of the boohoo group’s figures for FY2021/22; Emily Salter, senior apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “After issuing an uncharacteristic profit warning in December 2021, the boohoo group has reported
Lidl launches first UK ‘smart’ refill station trial to help shoppers cut plastic + costs
Lidl has announced the trial of the UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ laundry detergent refill station, in partnership with Chilean sustainability start-up Algramo. Launching in Kingswinford, West Midlands, the six month pilot could save 2,970 single-use plastic containers from one store
XPO Logistics and Tesco Renew Partnership for UK Fuel Distribution
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has been awarded a multi-year contract renewal by Tesco plc to distribute fuel to Tesco consumer filling stations throughout the UK. Tesco is a leading fuel retailer in the UK
