Retail News Roundup: Appointments and Expansions Across Industries
Halfords appoints Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton who...
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Majestic Acquires Enotria&Coe: Expanding Wine & Spirits Portfolio
In a major move in the world of wine and spirits, Majestic, a leading retailer and wholesaler, has acquired...
Empowering Deskless Workers: Streamlining Technology for Enhanced Customer Experience
In a world where 80% of the global workforce is "deskless," with 613 million workers in retail, restaurants, and...
Majestic Acquires Vagabond Wines: Saving Wine Bars and Investing in the Future
Lead: Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has swooped in to save Vagabond Wines from closure, securing the...
UK Economy Grows 0.2% in Q2 Amid Strong Services and Production Output
UK economy surprises with faster-than-expected growth in Q2, ONS reports; GDP up 0.2% in Q2, driven by services sector...
Aldi Donates £1m for Apprenticeship Funding to Support SMEs Across UK
Aldi plans to donate £1m to support local apprenticeship schemes for small and medium-sized businesses in 2023. The supermarket...
UK Consumer Spending Up 9.3% Amid Rising Costs, Barclaycard Reports
In May, consumer card spending grew 9.3% compared to last year as essential items rose 4.8%, fuel spending surged...
West End Sees Strong Footfall Recovery Post-Plan B
In the first week after ending Plan B restrictions, London's West End sees a promising increase in footfall, reaching...
UK Government Aids Struggling Businesses with £1bn Support Package Amid Omicron Surge
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found evidence of water on the moon's sunlit surface. This revelation challenges previous...
Strong Consumer Spending Growth in November
In a recent Barclaycard report, consumer spending surged by 16% in November, driven by early festive activities boosting retail,...