All articles by Deborah Williams

Fashion retailer Select falls into administration risking 2,000 jobs

UK high street fashion retailer Select has fallen into administration, risking 2,000 jobs across its 180 store portfolio. Select filed…
Morrisons’ retail sales produce ‘robust’ like-for-like results

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has reported a 2.3% rise in like-for-like group sales excluding fuel in its first quarter (Q1)…
April retail sales dampen as Easter activities supersede spending

UK April retail sales fell below expectations due to choosing Easter weekend recreational activities over shopping and the distorted timing…
Landlords unite to demand larger stake in Arcadia CVA

Some of the UK’s largest landlords have united to demand a larger stake in Sir Philip Green’s retail empire, as…
Shopping centre owner intu hit by upsurge in retail CVAs

A CVA is a form of insolvency which is becoming widespread in the UK retail industry and enables companies to…

Retail jobs of the future: Top five industry round-up

With technological innovations at the forefront of the retail sector and retail employment declining, what are the retail jobs of…
What the UK’s big four supermarkets are doing to improve sustainability

Sustainable supermarkets UK: The 'Big Four' The UK’s ‘Big Four’ supermarkets, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have made substantial gains…
Sainsbury’s full-year results: Strategy to focus on core investment and debt reduction

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has said its strategy will focus on core business investments and net debt reduction following the…
UK March retail sales volumes see unexpected boost

UK March retail sales have received an unexpected boost, with first quarter (Q1) sales up by 1.6% from the fourth…
Interest in social media shopping rises by 38% in 12 months

Consumer interest in shopping via social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest has risen by 38% in 12…

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