Pets at Home hires new chief operating officer for veterinary business Vets4Pets
Pets at Home has appointed Louise Stonier as chief operating officer of its veterinary business, Vets4Pets.
The Works warns of slowdown amid cost-of-living crisis
The Works sees a jump in sales since 2020 but warns it has begun to feel the effects of a slowdown in consumer spending in recent months.
UK retailers urge govt to reform apprenticeship levy system
UK retailers called on the government to reform the apprenticeship levy system in an effort to create thousands of new apprenticeship roles.
Mamas & Papas to give staff paid IVF leave
Mamas & Papas will give staff undergoing IVF paid leave as part of a raft of new people policies designed to “promote greater inclusivity”.
Greggs boss warns prices could rise by up to 10%
Greggs has said it has a “good” start to 2022 after launching 49 new shops in the first 19 weeks of the year, with like-for-likes sales up.
Kingfisher and AllSaints executives join BRC boardroom
Kingfisher and AllSaints executives have been appointed to the board of the BRC to help support its members.
Greggs faces potential investor revolt over high pay for bosses
Greggs is at risk of facing a shareholder revolt over high pay for its bosses after backlash from two investor advisory groups.
Landlords can be forced to rent out empty shops
The government has said it will regenerate town centres and high streets as part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Morrisons secures 16,000 jobs and pensions with McColl’s takeover
Morrisons' plan to take over the insolvent convenience store chain McColl’s means that all 16,000 staff and 1,100 shops have now been saved.
The White Company profits double as Brits buy more scented candles
The White Company has revealed that its profits have doubled despite the retailer suffering from a lack of demand in its products.