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 […]
Lush faces backlash for “boycott Israel” sign in Dublin store
Lush has been criticised by shoppers after a “boycott Israel” sign was seen hanging on the window of one of its Dublin shops. The cosmetics […]
Amazon workers in Coventry target Black Friday for further strike action
Over 1,000 Amazon warehouse workers are set to strike for four days next month, including Black Friday, in a dispute over pay. Employees at the […]
Christmas sales growth forecast to slow as prices soar
UK Christmas retail growth is predicted to increase by just 3.4%, compared to the 6.2% jump last year, GlobalData forecasts. The growth slowdown comes as […]
Wilko: Last remaining high street stores close this weekend
Wilko is closing the doors on its last remaining high street stores for the final time following its collapse. The embattled 93-year-old discount retailer has […]
Natura & Co sets final deadline for The Body Shop bids
The Body Shop owner has given interested parties until October 23 to submit their offers to buy the ethical beauty retailer. Retail Week reported that […]
Very Group suppliers have credit insurance pulled
Credit insurer Allianz Trade has pulled its cover for The Very Group’s suppliers following concerns about the retailer’s falling profits. Drapers reported that the decision […]
Aldi vs Lidl: Who will win the battle of the discounters?
With the cost-of-living crisis at the forefront of shoppers’ minds, it’s no surprise so shoppers have jumped ship from the traditional big four supermarkets to […]
Tesco buys more turkeys as it plans for bumper Christmas
Tesco has bought in more turkeys this Christmas on the back of rising customer sentiment ahead of the festive period. The grocery giant, which raised […]