UK consumer confidence plummets in October as cost-of-living bites
UK consumer confidence slipped by nine points in October, making it the largest month-on-month drop in over three years. Market research company GfK’s Consumer Confidence […]
Watch: Dreams unveils £4m brand campaign starring Gillian Anderson
Dreams has unveiled a new £4m multichannel brand campaign starring actress Gillian Anderson, entitled “Think what a Dreams bed could do for you”. The campaign […]
Frasers Group tops up Asos stake once again to 23%
Frasers Group has lifted its stake in Asos once again as it continues its investment spree. Mike Ashely’s empire raised its shares in the online […]
Grocery Gazette: Ex-Tesco exclusive brand wicked kitchen launches in Asda stores
Wicked Kitchen has launched in Asda stores nationwide, making plant-based foods more accessible for consumers throughout the UK. After launching in Tesco stores in 2018, […]
Kurt Geiger owner mulls £400m sale of the luxury brand
The parent company of Kurt Geiger is preparing to hoist a ‘for sale’ sign above the luxury retailer, with a £400m price tag. According to […]
The Body Shop: German private equity firm joins bidding race
Orlando Capital has joined the running to snap up The Body Shop, according to Retail Week. The news comes after the cosmetics retailer’s parent company […]
Ted Baker owner steps in amid funding woes
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands has stepped in after the company it appointed to run its UK operations has struggled to raise financing. The group […]
Tesco to hire 30,000 extra staff this Christmas
Tesco has kicked off its festive recruitment drive to fill 30,000 temporary roles across the UK to help meet demand ahead of the busy Christmas […]
BREAKING: Next snaps up FatFace for £115m
Next has acquired FatFace in a takeover deal for £115.2m In a release, it said the sale of the fashion retailer is expected to take […]
Miniso to open Oxford Street flagship amid rapid UK expansion
Miniso has signed a five-year lease to its new 3,200 ft flagship store on 100 Oxford street. The opening comes as the Chinese giant, which […]