JML buys 50% stake in DeVancer
August 22, 2019 6:49 amJML has acquired a 50% stake in DeVancer, the company behind the iBeani branded range of electronic tablet holders. Founded in 2014, DeVancer’s core product line... View Article
General Merchandise
Argos predicts retro toy sales will soar during bank holiday heatwave
August 22, 2019 6:09 amArgos is predicting that sales of retro toys such as Mr Frosty and Slush Puppie machines are set to soar this Bank Holiday weekend due to... View Article
Urban Outfitters revenue hit by slower store sales
August 21, 2019 7:43 amURBN, the owner of the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People retail brands, has reported that its second quarter total sales fell by 3% to $962... View Article
Notonthehighstreet makes chief executive appointment
August 21, 2019 6:52 amNotonthehighstreet has appointed Claire Davenport as its new chief executive. She will succeed Barrie Seidenberg who was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year and will now be stepping... View Article
NFRN hires Greg Deacon as chief operating officer
August 20, 2019 7:00 amThe National Federation of Retail Newsagents has appointed Greg Deacon as its new chief operating officer. Due to join the organisation on 9 September, he will... View Article
Yodel appoints director of international services
August 19, 2019 11:30 amParcel carrier Yodel has appointed Jayne James as director of international services. The move follows the opening of Yodel’s first international office in Chengdu in China. James previously... View Article
Oliver Bonas to debut at Liverpool ONE
August 19, 2019 6:44 amOliver Bonas has chosen the Liverpool ONE shopping destination for the opening of its first store in Liverpool. Situated on Upper South John Street, the 2,956... View Article
Wyevale sells garden centre to Hillier
August 16, 2019 7:18 amWyevale is to sell its John Browns Garden Centre to Hillier Garden Centres. The transaction follows Hillier’s acquisition of four Wyevale centres in April. The site... View Article
HR Summit Q&A: Paul Deeprose, managing director of The Career Gym
August 15, 2019 1:32 pmFor the 7th year running, Paul Deeprose will take to the stage as the chair and facilitator for the Retail Bulletin HR Summit on 8 October.... View Article
Card Factory hails robust performance
August 13, 2019 7:54 amCard Factory is anticipating that full year profits will be broadly in line with expectations after like-for-like sales edged up 1.5% in the six months to... View Article
RETAIL EVENTS
The HR Summit 2019
The HR Summit 2019
8 October 2019
Hallam Conference Centre, London W1W 6JJ
Company values, collaboration with employees and driving a major HR transformation to create a truly omnichannel experience, need to be at the heart of the organisation's culture and brand
AI in Retail Conference 2019
AI in Retail Conference 2019
16 October 2019
Cavendish Conference Center, London W1G 9DT
CONFERENCE AIMED AT RETAILERS WORKING IN MARKETING, IT, DIGITAL, DATA AND TECHNOLOGY
Omnichannel Futures Conference 2020
Omnichannel Futures Conference 2020
5 February 2020
Cavendish Conference Centre, London WG1 9DT
A truly omnichannel offering requires an understanding of customer behaviour across all shopping channels and how this should impact your overall business strategy
Future of Retail Marketing 2020
Future of Retail Marketing 2020
9 June 2020
Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1G 9DT
The Future of Retail Marketing for Customer Engagement