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New Look provides update to its ‘Kind to our core’ strategy
WEBOct 29, 2023 · Fashion retailer New Look has published its Sustainability Report for 2023 which provides an update on New Look’s ‘Kind to Our Core’ sustainability strategy. Since its previous update in January 2022, New Look has submitted Science Based Targets (SBTs), which are awaiting approval and are expected to be confirmed in November of this year.These targets include:
Smiffys sold to Ad Populum after falling into administration
WEBJul 1, 2024 · The Smiffys fancy dress retailer has been sold to Ad Populum after falling into administration. R.H. Smith & Sons (Wigmakers), which traded as Smiffys, appointed Jane Steer and Sarah O'Toole of PwC as joint administrators after its financial performance was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. With headquarters in Leeds, …
The benefits and challenges of retail digital transformation
WEBMay 30, 2022 · The rise of ecommerce has been driving change in retail for a long time. When COVID-19 hit, the speed and scale of this digital transformation rapidly increased. Technology stepped in to help us to continue to live, work and interact during lockdowns. And, unsurprisingly, we saw a sharp shift in consumer shopping habits.
Oak Furnitureland report a solid financial performance
WEBOct 7, 2021 · X Mastodon. Britain’s biggest solid wood furniture retailer Oak Furnitureland has reported a resilient financial performance driven by its turnaround plan. The retailer said results for the period ended June 30 were significantly impacted by Covid-19 as non-essential retailers were forced to close amid nationwide lockdowns.
WH Smith benefits from surge in sales at travel division
WEBJan 26, 2024 · WH Smith has said it made a good start to its financial year following a strong performance in its travel division. In the 20 weeks to 20 January, group revenue increased by 8% compared to the prior year. Its travel division was its best-performing business with sales up 13% year-on-year, or 16% on a constant
YouGarden acquires Gardening Direct | Retail Bulletin
WEBJul 2, 2021 · Horticultural product retailer YouGarden has acquired Gardening Direct, the online and mail order supplier of live plants. The company said the acquisition will enhance its product proposition around the smaller bedding plants category. Following the purchase, YouGarden will use its specialist infrastructure, management expertise and operations ...
Waitrose to expand its export business to meet demand for its …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Waitrose is to rapidly expand its export business to meet global demand for its own-brand products. The supermarket said the demand has grown by 92% in the last decade as it continues to expand into new territories. Meanwhile, sales are currently up 14% on last year. Waitrose first began exporting products more than 25 years
Topps Tiles acquires CTD Tiles out of administration
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Topps Tiles has acquired the CTD Tiles' brand and certain assets for £9 million after the company fell into administration. The transaction has included 30 stores, the operation of distribution hubs in Leeds and Kings Norton under a transitional services agreement, and all related intellectual property and stock. James Lumb and Will Wright of …