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
Headless e-commerce specialist emporix has won the contract to provide its e-grocery software to UK based Hungrily following a transformation of its business from delivering home-cooked food to local groceries when the Coronavirus crisis hit in March.
Mercedes-Benz Vans is working with Tesco.com to ensure the online grocer is able to evaluate the new drivers it needs to meet record-breaking home delivery demand.
Central England Co-op chief executive Debbie Robinson has given an in-depth interview about the future of the high street as part of a new podcast series.
Europe’s largest wholesale distributor of professional hair and beauty products, Pro-Duo, has partnered with digital commerce agency, Astound Commerce UK (ACUK), to upgrade its French and German e-commerce sites to create modern, agile and responsive trading platforms designed to increase
EE and BT are planning to re-open its retail stores from the 15th June as part of a phased roll-out. After an enormous amount of hard work, a range of measures will be enforced in stores to make customers and
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has introduced ‘MyPlaces’ in a move designed to further support its commitment to ‘contactless delivery’ during the pandemic and help provide an accurate first-time delivery option for when people are not in. MyPlaces
ManoMano has appointed OneStock to optimise fulfilment logistics in the UK and across Europe, ensuring the best possible purchasing experience for customers.
The East of England Co-operative Society, which represents 121 Co-op stores across the region, has announced the renewal of its partnership with PayPoint.
Central England Co-op has outlined the second phase of social distancing measures aimed at keeping colleagues, customers and members safe in its stores.
Philip Duffy and Matthew Ingram, both of Duff & Phelps, have announced the sale of a substantial part of the business and assets of Whittalls Wine Merchants and associated companies which traded as Oddbins and certain other brands.
Central England Co-op has teamed up with a popular independent cake producer to stock a special pack of cupcakes which will support NHS charities.
Retail employees, who prior to the health pandemic were assets to the business, have become invaluable as they continued to serve customers throughout lockdown while most people stayed home. To thank them for their service and heroism, FreshStop launched a
Today, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils its new European wide marketing campaign ‘Working Together’ to support the reopening of Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City on Monday 15th June 2020, as well as 10 other Westfield centres across Europe, following the partial closure
Launching in stores today, Spar has added six new lines to its own label chilled dessert range.
Throughout the on-going pandemic many shoppers are turning to local convenience stores for their big basket or main shop. By stocking the right product range, complemented by the right pricing and promo strategy, the UK’s leading distributor, DCS Group says
O2 will use virtual queuing technology and new store design to safely open its shops to customers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robots are being rolled-out to further communities across Milton Keynes and surrounding towns and villages as Co-op sees increased consumer demand for robo-shopping.
Central England Co-op has revealed details of how its efforts to reduce its environmental impact have benefited local communities.
Lidl is diving headfirst into summer this week by selling a 12ft Steel Pro Swimming Pool for only £99.99. The ultra durable pool is ideal for those looking to make the most of their outdoor space this summer and
Dobbies Garden Centres, the leading garden centre operator in the United Kingdom, has signed an agreement to lease with Cheltenham-based developer Robert Hitchins Ltd to open a 75,000sq ft flagship garden centre. The new store, to be built at junction
Icon Outlet at The O2 has announced it will reopen its doors at The O2 on Monday 15 June. The re-opening of Icon Outlet is part of a phased re-opening approach for the world’s most popular music, entertainment and leisure
Central England Co-op is set to expand its efforts to support front-line health workers by stocking special sweet treats where profits from every pack sold will go to support the NHS.
The phased lifting of lockdown restrictions has begun and the next few months may prove to be the most important in the history of the high street. This week, 4 year old industry movement SaveTheHighStreet.org launched it's COVID-19 Recovery &
Superdrug is proud to be offering an expert mentorship scheme to support three young passionate voices on their quest to drive change for the causes close to their heart. The winners of the mentorship scheme were selected as part of
Starlight Children’s Foundation is to provide a bolstered version of its current hospital service to help reduce anxiety for children isolated in hospital, thanks to support from Ryman and their suppliers. Despite the charity’s expected £1.5 million drop in fundraising
