Schuh creates almost 350 jobs as sales take £50m step forward February 1, 2024 Schuh created almost 350 jobs as its sales surged by nearly £50m, new documents have revealed.
Without indy venues, the UK would never have spawned its unique music scenes January 31, 2024 Independent venues are the backbone of the UK's music scene - and they are a boost to the economy too, writes Sybil Bell
Fragrance Direct predicts return to growth after ‘challenging year’ January 15, 2024 Fragrance Direct has said it expects its performance to improve over the coming months after blaming its fall in sales on a number of factors including the cost-of-living crisis.
Meet the Wonka-backed hot chocolate shop proving a treat in London December 19, 2023 London’s newest “master distiller” of cocoa isn't Wonka, it's Jens Knoops, whose hot chocolate is stirring up a decadent storm.
The Notebook: Emma-Lou Montgomery on retail’s not so cheery Christmas December 4, 2023 Where the City's movers and shakers get a few things off their chests. Today, Emma-Lou Montgomery, financial commentator at Fidelity, takes the pen.
Wilko ‘ran out of cash’. Former boss apologies to staff over collapse of chain November 28, 2023 The former boss of Wilko, Lisa Wilkinson, was pushed to offer an apology to the staff of the now-collapsed high street chain and admitted that she let her employees down.
HMV: Date flagship Oxford Street store reopening confirmed after ‘dramatic turnaround’ November 16, 2023 HMV, the British music and video store that has gone kaput twice, will reopen doors to its flagship store on Oxford Street next week.
Even as Signa struggles, Selfridges is still the beacon of Oxford Street retail November 14, 2023 We shouldn't write off the department store, it's what the 'experience economy' was built on, writes Anna Moloney.
Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner October 27, 2023 Wilko stores are set to return to the high street, the brand’s new owner has announced.
Wilko shuts first stores today as administration unfolds September 12, 2023 Wilko will shut its first group of shops on Tuesday as the dramatic collapse of the high street chain takes shape. The historic retailer will shut 24 stores across the UK in the first phase of closures, with hundreds of workers at the shops set for redundancy. It comes a day after administrators confirmed all [...]