GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Lidl plans to open largest UK distribution centre in Peterborough
Rakuten expands loyalty prgramme in UK
Japanese ecommerce platform Rakuten has expanded its Super Points loyalty scheme in Europe.
WH Smith's profits boosted by travel business
Book and stationery retailer WH Smith has reported that its full year group pre-tax profit rose by 7% to £140 million as revenue at its travel business overtook that of its high street stores for the first time.
Insight: HR really is all about the people
People are the most important aspect of any retail business and in order to ensure they are contributing in the most effective manner they must be fully trusted and their well-being regarded as a major priority. By Glynn Davis.
Nearly 200 jobs saved at Just for Pets through rescue deal
Nearly 200 jobs have been saved following a takeover of the collapsed Just for Pets chain.
Plans to transform London's Oxford Street district receive strong support
Work aiming to make London’s Oxford Street district a globally renowned public space has taken a step forward with the release of the results of a public consultation that show strong support for transforming the area.
Retail sales boosted by higher clothing and food prices
New figures have shown that UK retail sales rose by 1.9% in September on a like-for-like basis while total sales increased by 2.3%.
Card Connection appoints franchise manager
Card Connection, the greeting cards publisher and franchisor, has appointed Andy Byskup as its new franchise manager for its South East region.
Card Factory reaches 900th store milestone
Greeting cards retailer Card Factory will open its 900th UK store tomorrow.
BRC to create flexible job design programme in diversity push
The British Retail Consortium has embarked on a partnership with Timewise, the change agent for the flexible recruitment market, to help retailers to improve talent attraction, retain more staff and help workers to progress through flexible working.
All the latest retail news on general merchandise retailers. Includes early morning results and financial reports as well as information on new openings and expansion plans.
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