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Mothercare signs license agreement with Ebebek

June 23, 2025 8:09 am

Mothercare has signed a new license agreement with Turkish retailer Ebebek. The deal will give Ebebek the exclusive right to use the Mothercare brand in Turkey... View Article

Consumer confidence edges up in June but remains fragile

June 20, 2025 8:51 am

Consumer confidence has risen in June but remains fragile due to turmoil in the Middle East and the “dark shadow” of inflation. GfK’s long running Consumer... View Article

Review: The Future of the High Street

June 19, 2025 8:50 am

High streets are under great pressure from many forces that is driving a doom-laden narrative about their impending death but this is thankfully being offset by... View Article

Poundland plans 68 store closures as part of restructuring plan

June 17, 2025 6:51 pm

Poundland has announced plans to close 68 stores and two distribution centres, and is also seeking rent reductions at several locations as part of a major... View Article

Finalists announced for the 2025 People in Retail Awards

June 16, 2025 6:25 pm

The Retail Bulletin is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 People in Retail Awards (PIRA). Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the... View Article

Comment: Electronic shelf-edge labels finally an overnight success

June 16, 2025 9:13 am

Electronic shelf-edge labels (ESLs) have been around for about 30 years but only now is their value becoming more fully appreciated as they are starting to... View Article

Pepco Group confirms sale of Poundland to Gordon Brothers

June 12, 2025 9:06 am

Pepco Group has confirmed that it has sold its Poundland business to Gordon Brothers for a “nominal” price. The move forms part of the group’s plans... View Article

Currys boosts Cash for Trash reward

June 12, 2025 7:52 am

Currys is enhancing its Cash for Trash initiative by offering an improved reward for customers recycling their unwanted tech. Customers dropping off old electricals at any... View Article

M&S resumes online orders after cyber-attack

June 10, 2025 6:49 pm

M&S has reopened it website to customers for online shopping six weeks after it was forced to pause orders following a cyber-attack. In a post on... View Article