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UK retailers report strongest seasonal sales in four yearsAs shoppers return to stores amid growth in confidence, stock levels fall to lowest level in 38 yearsBritish retailers have reported their strongest seasonal sales in more than four years in June, according to the CBI, as the rush back to the high street pushed stock levels to their lowest... Read more » - ●Smokers should be offered advice on vaping to help them quit, says medical advisory bodyDoctors can recommend e-cigarettes or vaping devices to help patients stop smoking, according to new draft guidance from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which is out for consultation. The guidance says evidence suggests that e-cigarettes have similar effectiveness to short- and long-acting nicotine replacement therapies in helping... Read more »
- ●Physical gift card sales on the rise, data showsRetailers are beginning to see a sharp increase in sales of physical gift cards as high street businesses continue to reopen their doors to the public, new research reveals. The Gift Card & Voucher Association’s (GCVA’s) State of the Nation 2021 research shows that gift card purchasing from physical stores... Read more »
- ●Nisa’s charity donates over £160,000 to local good causesNisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has donated more than £160,000 to local projects and good causes in the latest round of its Heart of the Community Awards. The initiative enabled Nisa retailers to nominate a local community project to receive up to £5,000 of funding from MADL, with... Read more »
- ●Too Good To Go UK reaches food waste milestoneSurplus food app Too Good To Go has saved five million ‘Magic Bags’ of food in the UK in the five years since it launched. Too Good To Go lets consumers buy surplus food from businesses to stop it from going to waste. Consumers simply download the free Too Good... Read more »
- ●Carabao extends League Cup partnershipEergy drink brand Carabao will continue its title sponsorship of the English Football League (EFL) Cup competition up until the end of the 2023/24 season. The Carabao Cup, now entering its fifth season, gives the brand access to the 92 competing clubs to ensure football fans across the country are... Read more »
- ●Thousands of Brits sign petition against stores using imported eggs in own-label foodMore than 30,000 British shoppers have signed a petition demanding that supermarkets stop using imported eggs for own-label foods produced in the UK. The petition, which was launched by British Lion Egg Processors, has already gained support from members of the public, MPs, including Neil Parish, Jim Shannon, Rosie Cooper... Read more »
- ●KP Snacks introduces Tyrells price-marked pack rangeKP Snacks is expanding its £1 price-marked pack (PMP) range with the addition of three of the most popular flavours from its premium snack brand Tyrrells. The new Tyrrells £1 PMP 60g packs are available in three core flavours: Lightly Salted, Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar, and Mature Cheddar &... Read more »
- ●Scottish government continues to help c-stores stock healthy local produceA Scottish government funding programme that promotes the sale of local produce in convenience stores across Scotland has entered its second year. The Go Local initiative will see at least 21 grants paid to convenience store operators, allowing increased sales of fresh, healthy, locally sourced products to customers. The £190,000... Read more »
- ●UK consumer confidence remains stableConsumer confidence remained steady at -9 in June, new research reveals. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index shows four measures of confidence rose in June in comparison to the figures for May and one measure was down. Joe Staton, client strategy director GfK, said: “While the shifting sands of an end... Read more »
- Government again rejects a new protection of shopworkers lawThe government has again rejected an attempt to provide greater protection for frontline workers by opposing an amendment to its flagship crime bill. The amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which would have provided a specific offence of assaulting a shopworker, was debated today in committee. Retail... Read more »
- Lego aims to woo adult superfans with instore ‘storytelling tables’Feature makes debut in flagship New York shop along with interactive attraction called ‘the Brick Lab’Lego is to create “storytelling tables” at its stores for adult superfans where they can have virtual meetings with set creators and pore over early product designs and prototypes.Adult brick fans, called AFOLs (adult fan... Read more »
- ROLAND WHITE reviews Inside TescoThis profile and history of the store couldn't have been any more favourable to Tesco if Julie Andrews had skipped down the frozen foods aisle singing: 'The tills are alive' writes ROLAND WHITE.... Read more »
- ‘An afterthought’: why do specs companies ignore the black community?The eyewear industry likes to use black models, but its products are simply not made with black people in mind according to a British company, Kimeze, which has begun designing glasses for black face shapesThe women behind the first company to make glasses specifically for black faces says the eyewear... Read more »
- Amazon faces MPs’ scrutiny after destroying laptops, tablets and booksITV News investigation prompts demand from politicians for meeting with UK manager to explain ‘wanton waste’Amazon is facing fresh political scrutiny after an undercover investigation showed thousands of unsold products, including laptops, TVs, headphones and books – in some cases still in their packaging – being destroyed by the company.The... Read more »
UK retailers report strongest seasonal sales in four years
Smokers should be offered advice on vaping to help them quit, says medical advisory body
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- Hexcite Group appoints Wes Mulligan as Group Chief ExecutiveHexcite Group, a leading provider of design, communication, brand activation, signage, display and merchandising products and services for major brand owners and retailers, is delighted to announce it has appointed Wes Mulligan as Group Chief Executive. Wes has led a number of businesses across retail, leisure and support services sectors.... Read more »
- APSS promotes two team membersLincolnshire-based commercial interior design and fit out firm APSS has promoted two long-serving staff members as lockdown eases and businesses reopen. Richard Mycroft has been promoted to Operations Manager. Over the last year, he has stepped up to implement a range of positive changes across the business to better streamline... Read more »
- Responsible womenswear brand Nobody’s Child opening at Carnaby Street, this weekShaftesbury have announced the arrival of Nobody’s Child, a responsible womenswear fashion brand opening at 50 Carnaby Street, this week. The store contributes to the diverse array of independent brands in London’s most directional shopping location. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director, Shaftesbury says: “We are delighted to welcome Nobody’s Child to Carnaby.... Read more »
- Lyle & Scott signs lease on store at London Designer OutletWith excitement in the air at Wembley Park as it embarks on an events-filled summer, London Designer Outlet is adding to the neighbourhood’s celebrations with the announcement that British menswear brand Lyle & Scott is joining its premium fashion offering. The heritage label will occupy more than 800 sq ft... Read more »
- Sports Direct opens new London flagshipSports Direct is reopening its flagship store, following a £10m refurbishment. Located in the heart of London has undergone a complete overhaul with a modern, innovative, and sleek new look that brings the brand’s elevation strategy and fresh approach to the iconic retail space. The store, which first opened in 2014,... Read more »
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Retail Store Operations: A Guide to Running Multiple Locations- ●Retailer calls for support in recruiting drivers as logistics bodies ask the Prime Minister for help“With the restrictions now in place dictating how firms can recruit from Europe, there needs to be more incentive and training for people living in the UK ...... Read more »
- ●Ocado receives settlement from co-founder over espionage claim... its co-founder and a former employee after they allegedly secured confidential documents from the online retail firm while they set up a competitor.... Read more »
- ●Retail Technology Innovation HubThis will see Decathlon's UK flagship store in London Surrey Quays present the world premiere of VR Motion Learning's Tennis Esports offering.... Read more »
- ●Here's what UK shares Capital & Regional and Marshall Motors reported today!The Capital & Regional (LSE: CAL) share price has struggled for traction on enduring fears over Covid-19 and its effect on British retail. The shopping ...... Read more »
- ●The Name Opens at Dubai Design DistrictThe new location blends a concept store with a café, offering a specialised location where customers can try a number of speciality coffees and treats ...... Read more »
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- ●Southern Co-op widens the scope of its emissions reduction targetsA regional co-operative's latest climate plans have been praised as ‘ambitious' by a collaboration of world leading environmental organisations.... Read more »
- ●Decathlon UK launches World Premiere of Tennis Esports at flagship Surrey Quays storeDecathlon UK is pleased to announce a new partnership with VR Motion Learning GmbH & Co KG, the largest sporting goods retailer in the world with 1,655 stores across 65 countries in five continents.... Read more »
- ●Oakham food store gets fresh look with £123k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemicA community food store in Oakham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh new look following an investment of almost £123,000.... Read more »
- ●Eco-retailer, Ecovibe, sees record growth throughout past year, aiming to double annual revenueSustainable e-commerce retailer, Ecovibe, has announced its impressive plans to double annual revenue this year following a record-breaking start to 2021.... Read more »
- ●Ribble Cycles launches first ever TV ad campaignRibble Cycles launches its first ever TV advertising campaign and will air on the 26th June to coincide with the start of this year’s Tour de France.... Read more »
- ●Retailers are Transforming the Digital Experience for CustomersRetailers have innovated at unparalleled speeds over the past year to meet customers’ needs. The pandemic has forced retailers to shift their focus away from maximizing foot traffic within brick-and-mortars to developing and implementing immersive digital experiences both in-store and digitally. This has expedited the growing appetite for retailers to... Read more »
- ●5 retailers that did a u-turn on boycotting GB NewsThese are the retailers advertising with GB News or are backing the channel - after initially distancing themselves: The post 5 retailers that did a u-turn on boycotting GB News appeared first on Retail Gazette.... Read more »
- ●Many retailers could lose more than half revenue from delayed lockdown endingOne in five owners of retail and hospitality businesses expect to lose more than half of their revenue as a result of the delay in (...) The post Many retailers could lose more than half revenue from delayed lockdown ending appeared first on Retail Gazette.... Read more »
- ●Retailers among 552 businesses to receive £50,000 Covid-19 grants in NIMore than £27 million has been paid to large-scale businesses, including retailers, in Northern Ireland through Covid-19 grant (...) The post Retailers among 552 businesses to receive £50,000 Covid-19 grants in NI appeared first on Retail Gazette.... Read more »
- ●British shoppers demand supermarkets ditch imported eggs and use British eggs for own-label foods produced in UKOver 30,000 British shoppers have signed a petition demanding that supermarkets ditch imported eggs, and use British eggs for own-label foods produced in the UK.... Read more »
- ●JD Sports acquires majority stake in Missy EmpireDrapers JD Sports acquires majority stake in Missy Empire JD Sports has acquired a majority stake in Missy Empire for an undisclosed sum, Drapers can reveal. The post JD Sports acquires majority stake in Missy Empire appeared first on Drapers.... Read more »
- ●Fashion sales continue to climbDrapers Fashion sales continue to climb Total fashion like-for-like sales increased 54.36% year on year in the week to 21 June, new research shows. The post Fashion sales continue to climb appeared first on Drapers.... Read more »
- ●PrettyLittleThing moves into hospitality with hotel in DevonThe post PrettyLittleThing moves into hospitality with hotel in Devon appeared first on Retail Gazette.... Read more »
- ●How is the current economic climate of retail looking?Last year was a significantly tough year for businesses across an array of industries, with factors such as coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown measures compounding the underlying challenges created by Brexit.... Read more »
- ●Amazon and Google under microscope of UK’s competition regulator over fake reviewsAThe post Amazon and Google under microscope of UK’s competition regulator over fake reviewsA appeared first on Retail Gazette.... Read more »
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JD Sports acquires majority stake in Missy Empire.
