Frasers bolsters board with new executive directors
Frasers Group has bolstered its board by appointing four new executive directors, as it pushes on with its elevation strategy. Current chief operating officer David […]
Retailers make last-ditch effort to get Hunt to scrap tourist tax
Retailers have made a last-ditch attempt to persuade Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to axe the UK’s tourist tax in the upcoming Budget, with new evidence suggesting […]
Sainsbury’s faces ‘severe disruption to deliveries’ as lorry drivers vote on strike action
Hundreds of Sainsbury’s lorry drivers are being balloted for strike action as the supermarket giant looks to outsource their jobs. Unite the Union said “around […]
Frasers continues investment spree with raised stake in toy maker Hornby
Frasers Group has acquired a near 9% stake in model trains-to-planes firm Hornby as it continues its acquisition spree. The latest investment builds on an […]
WHSmith and Holland & Barrett court ex-Body Shop employees
WHSmith and Holland & Barrett are among the retailers encouraging staff affected by store closures and redundancies announced by The Body Shop to apply for […]
Currys unveils new ad campaign to spotlight trade-in and recycling initiatives
Currys has launched a new ad campaign to spotlight its trade-in and recycling initiatives, which it sees as a key driver of growth for the […]
Ocado launches ‘fine dining’ ready meals for pets
Ocado is launching a range of “fine dining” frozen ready meals for dogs and cats in a bid to appeal to health-conscious pet owners. The […]
Lush settles legal dispute with ex-boss over share sale
Lush has settled a legal dispute with its former chief executive Andrew Gerrie over a blocked transfer of shares. The bath bomb specialist found itself […]
The Body Shop: Aurelius MD exits as landlord giant blasts planned pre-pack
The dealmaker behind Aurelius’s acquisition of The Body Shop has exited the private equity firm. Peter Wood, who was UK managing director of the investment […]
Farfetch to axe up to 30% of workforce
Farfetch is understood to be looking to lay off between 25% and 30% of its workforce as new owner Coupang works to “streamline the business”. […]