Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation for First Time Since 2021
In a surprising turn of events, pay growth has finally caught up with inflation after two years, as wages...
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Primark Owner ABF Raises Profit Guidance on 15% Sales Surge
In a surprising turn of events, Associated British Foods (ABF), the owner of Primark, has increased its profit guidance...
A.F. Blakemore Consolidates Leadership for Retail Growth
In a major shakeup at A.F. Blakemore, Matt Teague is now the managing director of retail, overseeing both SPAR...
Grocery Price Inflation Drops to 12.2% as Discount Retailers Grow
Inflation drops to 12.2%, its lowest in over a year, as grocery price increases slow down, according to Kantar's...
Wickes Reports Revenue Growth and Positive Cash Position Amidst Cost Inflation Challenges
Wickes reports a 0.7% revenue growth to £827.7m, driven by a 5.8% increase in 'Do It For Me' services....
Dyaco UK Merges with Sweatband.com, Expanding Fitness Market Reach
In a major move to dominate the fitness market, Dyaco UK, a leading supplier of commercial gym equipment, has...
Co-op Extends Anti-Theft Dummy Displays to Combat Rising Crime
Co-op is expanding its trial of anti-theft, empty packaging for targeted products on shelves to combat rising crime driven...
Wilko Rescue Deal Falls Through as HMV Owner Exits Amid Cost Concerns
In a blow to high street retailer Wilko, HMV owner Doug Putman has pulled out of a rescue deal...
John Lewis Boss Calls for Royal Commission Review of Town Centres Amid Looting Fears
John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White warns that high streets could become "looting grounds" for criminals if no action...
Zalando Strengthens Sustainability and D&I Commitment with New VP Appointment
Zalando appoints textile expert Pascal Brun as Vice President of Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion, reporting to Padmaja Bommareddy,...