Hamleys Toy Store Acquired by India’s Richest Man Mukesh Ambani’s Company
Iconic toy store Hamleys, founded in 1760 as the world's oldest and largest, has been sold to Reliance Brands...
The Works Sees Sales Growth After Introducing Click & Collect Service
The Works, a book retailer, reports a successful year with 13.2% revenue increase and 3% like-for-like sales growth due...
Retail Redevelopment on the Rise as Retailers Adapt to Changing Consumer Needs
In 2018, the number of structurally changed or redeveloped retail units increased by 32% as landlords adapt to changing...
Mothercare Sells Early Learning Centre Brand to The Entertainer for £13.5m in Restructuring Efforts
In a major restructuring move, Mothercare has sold its Early Learning Centre (ELC) brand to toy retailer The Entertainer...
Amazon Dominates British Shopping with 90% Market Share
Nearly 90% of British people are Amazon shoppers, with 70% using the platform at least once a month and...
QVC UK Embraces Social Commerce for Enhanced Shopping Experience
QVC UK, the television shopping channel, is embracing social commerce by partnering with Curalate, a social commerce specialist, to...
Game and Argos Outperform Online Retailers with Major Game Releases
In the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel, Game and Argos have seen increased growth in physical entertainment market shares...
Brexit’s Limited Impact on Consumer Spending: PwC Survey
In a recent PwC survey, 60% of consumers report that Brexit has not affected their spending habits for the...
Zavvi Faces ASA Wrath Over Disneyland Prize Draw Mishap
Zavvi, an online entertainment retailer, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for running a competition with...
Mike Ashley’s Business Empire Faces Profit Decline Amidst Currency Fluctuations and Poor Performance
In 2017, profits at Mike Ashley's business empire, Mash Holdings, dropped from £227.7 million to £102.5 million due to...