All News articles – Page 20
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NewsClaire’s collapses into administration putting over 2,000 jobs at risk
Embattled retail chain Claire’s has collapsed into administration in the UK, putting thousands of jobs at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFat Face to close all US stores
Fashion retailer Fat Face has confirmed that it will close all of its US stores and instead focus on an online-only model in the country.
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NewsShoe Zone blames Budget as it halves profit guidance
High street retailer Shoe Zone has halved its profit guidance as it has been experiencing tough trading since the Budget.
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NewsOnline marketplaces to pay ‘fair share’ to dispose of electrical waste
Online marketplaces operating in the UK will help cover the costs to clean up waste electricals, such as washing machines, vapes and vacuum cleaners, from homes and streets after it was announced today.
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NewsPinterest opens new European hub for leveraging AI
Social commerce platform Pinterest has opened a new European engineering excellence hub to continue leveraging AI and machine learning.
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NewsHobbycraft announces it will shut more stores
Hobbycraft has announced that it will be closing more stores this month and in September.
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NewsMarks & Spencer raids Asda for top people hire
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new chief people officer who joins from Asda, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRetail and hospitality hit hardest as UK jobs market cools
The number of staff has fallen in 10 of the last 12 months, with most job losses concentrated in retail and hospitality roles.
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NewsPoundland confirms number of store closures exceeds 50
Poundland has confirmed the location of a further 12 stores set to close in the coming weeks, bringing the total of guaranteed store closures to 52.
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NewsRetail sales increase as warm weather and higher prices provide boost
UK retail sales in July increased year on year, as warm weather and higher prices across food provided a sales boost, according to the BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor.
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NewsWaterstones secures £125m in new funding to support growth plans
Waterstones has secured £125m in new funding facilities, which it said is designed to support the company’s ongoing financing needs and future growth.
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NewsThe Entertainer moves to employee ownership trust
The Entertainer founders, the Grant family, are handing over control of the company to its 1,900 workers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer baby club membership beats expectations
Marks & Spencer’s baby club for members of its Sparks loyalty scheme has exceeded expectations.
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NewsClaire’s warns store managers to expect bailiffs as US bankruptcy impacts UK trading
Embattled retailer Claire’s has warned managers of its UK stores to expect bailiffs turning up to recover unpaid debts, Retail Week understands.
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NewsCurrys unveils rebrand and expansion of its business division
Currys has launched a rebrand and expansion of its B2B division, Currys Business, as its customer numbers continue to grow.
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NewsAsda £1bn IT transition to complete within weeks
Asda has almost completed a £1bn IT upgrade, six months later than planned, which management believes will support the supermarket’s revival strategy.
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NewsM&S resumes click and collect following cyberattack
Marks & Spencer has brought back its click-and-collect service after it was paused following the cyberattack that struck the company in April.
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NewsRiver Island secures lifeline after High Court approves restructuring plan
River Island has successfully secured High Court approval for its restructuring plan, providing a crucial lifeline for the embattled chain as it works to transform its business model.
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NewsBarclay family expected to lose ownership of Very Group
The Barclay family, which currently own The Very Group, is expected to lose ownership as US private equity firm steps in.
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NewsCurrys launches new AI tool for store staff
Electricals retailer Currys has partnered with an intelligence management platform to launch a new AI tool for store staff.