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Wex opens flagship store in Glasgow | Retail Bulletin
WEB28 April, 2022 | by Angela Beevers. Specialist photographic retailer Wex Photo Video has relocated its Glasgow shop to create a flagship in the city as it continues to invest in new stores in the UK. Situated in a new modern building on Bath Street, the store will sell a range of photo and video products, including cameras, lenses, bags ...
Grocery News UK | Retail Bulletin
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Read the latest grocery industry and retail news affecting supermarkets across the UK. We offer insight into the latest market trends affecting supermarket shoppers and suppliers, examine the latest grocery profits and losses and offer uptodate analysis on store initiatives openings and more. Retail-commentary.
How digital transformation is changing retail HR
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Taking advantage of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, automation, or data analytics allows HR departments to make their processes more efficient, make clearer judgements, and provide a better overall work experience for employees. Whether it be recruiting and onboarding, training, or performance evaluation, technology is changing ...
The benefits and challenges of retail digital transformation
WEBMay 30, 2022 · The rise of ecommerce has been driving change in retail for a long time. When COVID-19 hit, the speed and scale of this digital transformation rapidly increased. Technology stepped in to help us to continue to live, work and interact during lockdowns. And, unsurprisingly, we saw a sharp shift in consumer shopping habits.
UKTights announces luxury legs takeover | Retail Bulletin
WEBMar 21, 2024 · UK-based online tights retailer, UKTights today announces its takeover of 10-year old British brand, Luxury-Legs. Established in 2005, UKTights is one of the UK’s biggest online retailers of legwear and lingerie, and has seen tights sales going from strength to strength over the past two years. Dawn Barber, Co-Founder and Managing Director of UKTights.com comments: “We’re delighted
How we shop online changes today with new SCA requirements
WEBMar 14, 2022 · Customers should expect changes in the way they shop online from today, in a move to combat online fraud. The changes are a result of new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements, a set of rules that will change how you confirm your identity when making online purchases. They will …
Paperchase acquired out of administration | Retail Bulletin
WEBJan 29, 2021 · Stationery retailer Paperchase has been acquired out of administration. The company has been sold to a newly formed company called Aspen Phoenix, which is backed by private equity firm Permira. The deal will save around 1,000 of the retailer's 1,250 jobs and will result in up to 90 Paperchase stores remaining open. Ollie Reaburn, Paperchase.
Mars Wrigley UK announces 97% plastic-free Easter egg portfolio
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Mars Wrigley UK has made a 142-tonne reduction in packaging across its Easter Eggs and a 6-tonne reduction in plastic this Easter. The latest move from the business means that 97% of its Easter Egg portfolio in the UK is now plastic free. Over the past few years, the company has been on a significant.
Ted Baker to close remaining stores | Retail Bulletin
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Ted Baker’s 31 remaining shops in the UK and Ireland are set to close this week with 500 jobs put at risk. According to a report by Sky News, the news follows growing doubts about a potential licensing partnership with Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. The news site has reported that talks about a deal between Frasers Group and Ted Baker owner ...