All News articles – Page 222
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NewsIn the Style founder Frisby wins High Court case
In The Style founder Adam Frisby has won a High Court battle with Paul Clements – who claimed the In The Style brand name and concept was his creation.
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NewsBoohoo unveils new growth plan as it chases £5bn market cap
Pureplay fashion giant Boohoo has unveiled a new growth share plan in the wake of a “significantly decreased market capitalisation”.
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NewsIkea launches in-store AR game with Meta
Ikea has helped to develop a new augmented reality (AR) experience that teaches customers about marine life and sustainability.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop freezes prices on bestsellers until 2024
The Perfume Shop is putting a prize freeze on 138 of its bestselling fragrances until 2024.
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NewsMorrisons’ credit rating downgraded by Moody’s
Morrisons’ credit rating has been downgraded by Moody’s following poor sales and profits.
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NewsWilko to cut hundreds of jobs as it restructures to stabilise business
Wilko plans to axe more than 400 jobs as it restructures after a fall in sales and a struggle to bounce back after the pandemic.
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NewsGymshark taps fitness influencer for new creative director role
Gymshark appointed bodybuilder David Laid to its newly created role of creative director, lifting.
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NewsIkea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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NewsExclusive: Amazon bypasses wholesalers to source directly from brands
Amazon has written to its European vendors to tell them it will now focus on sourcing products directly from brands rather than wholesalers.
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NewsExclusive: Secret Sales eyes international markets after record growth
Secret Sales has posted a record year for growth across its marketplace with chief executive Chris Griffin saying the brand is now “one of Europe’s fastest-growing fashion ecommerce platforms”.
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NewsWaitrose invests £100m into slashing own-brand prices
Waitrose & Partners is to invest £100m in cutting the prices of hundreds of its own-brand products in a bid to compete with rival supermarkets as the grocery sector deals with record-high inflation.
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NewsDunelm delivers mixed results as profits plummet
Dunelm has reported falling profits despite a jump in total sales, as the homeware specialist battled strong comparatives and inflationary pressures.
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NewsLush promotes from within for new UK and Ireland head of retail
Bath and body care retailer Lush has appointed Kasey Swithenbank as its new lead retailer in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsExclusive: Marks & Spencer exits home energy market to focus on ‘better retail’
Marks & Spencer has ended its home energy supply venture, transferring customers to partner Octopus.
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NewsCurrys to trial selling refurbished devices due to consumer demand
Electricals giant Currys is to trial sales of more refurbished devices on its website as consumer demand for second-hand tech grows.
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NewsVery to use AI to improve product discovery for customers
Online retailer Very is set to transform its product discovery experience for customers through AI and machine learning.
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NewsTile Giant sold in pre-pack deal with former Topps boss
Specialist retailer Tile Giant has been sold in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsAmazon workers to go on seven-day strike for better pay
Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry are poised to go on a week-long strike as they continue their push for better pay.
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NewsEcommerce sales growth slows to near pre-pandemic levels
Online sales have been growing at a slow rate in 2023 so far, nearing growth levels seen in 2019.
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NewsReserved ramps up UK and Europe expansion plans
Reserved has resumed its plans to expand in the UK and Europe after putting the brakes on expansion in December 2019 due to political uncertainties as a result of Brexit.