All News articles – Page 731
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NewsWiggle on final lap to acquire Chain Reaction Cycles after CMA approval
Wiggle’s acquisition of online rival Chain Reaction Cycles has been approved by the competition authorities with the deal due to complete “shortly”.
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NewsBHS administrators strike deal to sell 70 stores and online operations
BHS’s administrators have struck a deal to sell the collapsed retailer’s international business and its website, according to reports.
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NewsAmazon Fresh delivery nearly doubles its London postcode list
Amazon Fresh has expanded its London delivery area, adding 59 postcodes in North, East and South London to its roster.
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NewsMy Local founder Mike Greene 'truly sorry' for c-store chain's collapse
The convenience store founder and boss Mike Greene said he is “truly sorry” for the retailer’s collapse after it plunged into administration yesterday.
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NewsWilko bounces back with 'year of recovery' as profits shoot up
Wilko’s profits before tax have risen 15% in what the company has hailed a “year of recovery” following a “challenging” few years.
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NewsAldi ads banned for misleading savings claims after Morrisons complaint
Three Aldi adverts that claim customers could make significant savings have been deemed misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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NewsSmart doorbell and coding robot shortlisted in John Lewis start-up scheme
Start-ups specialising in smart technology doorbells and coding robots are among the firms shortlisted for John Lewis’s JLAB accelerator programme.
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NewsAmazon expands Dash ordering button despite lukewarm response
Amazon is rolling out Dash – the device which allows customers to re-order branded products at the touch of a button – to more products.
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NewsSir Philip Green demands apology for 'shocking and offensive' remarks
Sir Philip Green has labelled an MP’s remarks about the behaviour of Arcadia directors and the Green family “shocking and offensive”, demanding an apology.
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NewsShop Direct ramps up big data investment with senior hire
Shop Direct is set to ramp up its investment in big data as it hires its first head of data science and digital analytics.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Sports Direct and N Brown
Retail round-up on June 30, 2016: ASA bans Aldi sales adverts, Sports Direct misses Irish opportunity and N Brown partners with L Marks.
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NewsBrexit prompts consumer confidence crash as recession fears loom
Consumer confidence has crashed following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the latest YouGov/CEBR index.
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NewsMy Local formally enters administration putting 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born out of Morrisons’ failed c-store business, has formally entered administration putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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NewsUrban Decay launches Tinder-style lipstick app
Make-up brand Urban Decay has launched an app that uses augmented reality to help shoppers find the perfect shade of lipstick.
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NewsBHS: MP Frank Field demands 'a very large cheque from the Green family'
Frank Field MP told Arcadia directors today that “a very large cheque from the Green family” was necessary to fill BHS’s pension black hole.
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NewsBrexit sparks consumer fears over UK economy and personal finances
Almost two thirds of consumers are concerned about the future of the UK economy and their personal finances following the Brexit vote.
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NewsAs it happened: BHS inquiry hears from Goldman Sachs chiefs
Goldman Sachs’ most senior London director appeared before MPs over the collapse of BHS continues. Catch up on how the action unfolded on our live blog:
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NewsBHS: Fraudster denies claims he said Green would not sell to rivals
Claims that Sir Philip Green would not sell BHS to a rival because he wanted to preserve his reputation have been denied.
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NewsStore Twenty One opts for CVA as 'competitive' market bites
Store Twenty One has appointed restructuring firm AlixPartners to oversee a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) for the chain.
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NewsDixons Carphone full-year profits jump as boss hails 'momentous' year
Dixons Carphone has reported a 17% jump in full-year profits, while boss Seb James has shrugged off Brexit concerns.