Pet store Jollyes makes big donation to Dogs on the Streets charity
Jollyes, the nationwide pet store, has made a major donation to the Dogs on the Streets (DOTS) charity to help feed the pets of those who sleep rough and have no permanent home.
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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
Poundland to launch new Charitable Foundation
Poundland today (Friday 28 May), confirmed it had received approval from the Charity Commission to bring all its charity fundraising and donations activity under one banner with the launch of a new Foundation.
Central England Co-op introduces exclusive online share bundles
As an extension to their growing delivery service, Central England Co-op have added a range of fun new sharing bundles to the Snappy Shopper app. Available now from certain stores across the region, the bundles take the stress out of
Dreams announces that it is to be acquired by Tempur Sealy International
Dreams, the leading UK bed and mattress retailer, is to be acquired by Tempur Sealy International (TPX) from Sun European Partners LLP for an expected purchase price of approximately £340 million. This marks a significant moment for Dreams as it
Co-op makes its comeback to Soho following £700,000 investment
After a six year hiatus from the area, Co-op plans to open a new-look convenience store in the heart of Soho next week (2 June) following a £700,000 investment which will support up to 30 jobs in the local community.
Bruntwood Works incubates new F&B and retail brands at Hatch
With physical retail and hospitality taking a battering during the Covid pandemic and, to some extent even before the crisis, there’s no wonder the future of the UK high street is in doubt. As lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted, many
JET TV campaign takes to the road targeting new territories
JET, one of the UK’s leading fuel brands, is resurrecting its critically-acclaimed TV campaign - Keep on Moving.
CBRE advises The Massage Company on its first London location
Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has advised The Massage Company (“TMC”) on its first London location in Putney.
Paul Smith to open new store at Borough Yards
Britain’s leading independent fashion and design brand, Paul Smith, will open a new London shop on 28 May 2021 at Borough Yards. The shop and exhibition space will be the first retail offering of the new shopping and dining district
Increased pet ownership during COVID-19 drives roaring year for Pets at Home, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Pets at Home figures for FY2020/21; Georgina Sreeves, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Pets at Home is a clear beneficiary of high consumer demand for pets and pet
Liverpool ONE launches two new independent Asian-inspired dining concepts: Mamasan and Maggie Fu
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced the launch of two new independent dining concepts at Liverpool ONE. The openings coincide with an upswing in the destination’s restaurant footfall and sales since the reopening of indoor hospitality, following several weeks of
One in 10 Brits will have a second Christmas this summer to make up for a disappointing 2020, finds Hayes Garden World
Christmas is usually the perfect time for family reunions, but along with most other social occasions, COVID stole this away from most of us in 2020.
Naveo Commerce partners with Denmark’s largest retailer to offer optimised grocery e-commerce
Naveo Commerce, a unique end-to-end eCommerce, OMS and fulfilment technology provider, has today announced its partnership with Salling Group, Denmark’s largest grocery retailer. By utilising Naveo Commerce’s API-first Connected Commerce platform, specifically its Headless Commerce and Distributed Order Management offerings,
PayPoint and Snappy Shopper announce home delivery partnership
PayPoint and Snappy Shopper, the fast-growing home delivery app, have today announced a new partnership. Launching in July, the tie-up will see PayPoint One retailer partners given access to the Snappy Shopper platform and the ability to offer customers a
The Perfume Shop relaunches Rewards Club
This month sees a brand new look for The Perfume Shop’s Rewards Club, as the benefits available to members undergo an overhaul in the Club’s 10th anniversary year.
Spar Haworth re-opens after significant refurbishment
Nestled in the picturesque village of Haworth in West Yorkshire, Spar Haworth has re-opened its doors after a significant six-week refurbishment.
Idahoan Cheddar Cheese Pouches join the shelves of Sainsbury’s
The UK’s leading packet mash brand, Idahoan Perfect Mash, has launched its Cheddar Cheese pouches onto the shelves of Sainsbury’s stores.
Wilko underperforms other essential retailers during COVID-19, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Wilko figures for FY2020/21; Amy Higginbotham, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Given Wilko’s status as an essential retailer, which has allowed it to keep stores open during
Overdue online focus critical for M&S’ recovery, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of M&S figures for FY2020/21; Chloe Collins, head of apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Though M&S now insists it will never be the same again, its FY2020/21 results prove that
Del Monte and Iceland launch Frozen Fruit range
Del Monte®, the UK’s number one canned fruit brand and Iceland are pleased to announce their collaboration to launch an extensive new Del Monte® Frozen Fruits range, exclusively available online and from Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores, from Wednesday
Sensei opens the first European autonomous store with retailer Sonae
After announcing a $6.5m seed fund raise last month, Sensei, the autonomous retail tech company, is today launching the first autonomous store opening to the public, in partnership with Sonae, a leading Portuguese retailer.
St James Quarter signs critically acclaimed restaurant Ka Pao
St James Quarter, the 1.7 million sq ft city centre development in Edinburgh, has announced the signing of Ka Pao to infuse some South East Asian flavour to an already exciting and varied feast of Scottish and international food and
Farmison & Co puts White Park cattle on the menu to revive rare breed
Farmison &Co, the sustainable online meat company, is using an innovative funding scheme to help the revival one of Britain’s rarest breeds of cattle.
Loyalty evolution as Revolution Beauty’s new rewards programme boosts CLV
Revolution Beauty, one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands, has increased purchase frequency and higher average order values (AOV) with its new RevRewards loyalty programme in partnership with digital agency, Astound Commerce, and e-commerce marketing platform, Yotpo.
Retail managers facing mental health burden of supporting staff without enough help from their employers
A new report by the charity the Retail Trust has found that under-pressure bosses need better guidance to manage mental health challenges facing their employees.
