ScS sees orders decline as early Christmas shoppers impact footfall
Early Christmas trading has led to a drop in footfall at North East sofa retailer ScS, as it says more shoppers seek to buy presents.
B&Q partners with Asda for latest ‘shop within shop’ concession
The new compact B&Q store is the latest addition to the Asda concession partnership
Ikea to eliminate plastic from consumer packaging by 2028
Ikea has revealed it will phase out plastic from consumer packaging by 2028 as it moves towards only using renewable or recycled materials.
Kingfisher sales slip as spending “normalises” post-Covid
Kingfisher has reported a slight drop in sales year-on-year as consumer spending balances out post-pandemic.
Fenwick launches debut homeware collection
Department store Fenwick has announced the launch of its first homeware brand, Fenwick at Home.
Ikea offers ‘Green Friday’ discount on buy back and resell furniture
Ikea has announced it will make use of its buy back and resell scheme this Black Friday in an effort to encourage customers to recycle.
Dobbies boosts leadership team with 3 senior appointments
Dobbies has made three new senior appointments as it seeks to boost its leadership team.
Activist fund Gatemore Capital builds stake in DFS
DFS has reportedly sold a stake to Gatemore Capital Management as its investors were informed that its weak share price performance left the retailer exposed to a private equity bid.
Hobbycraft launches online corporate Christmas workshops
Hobbycraft has launched an online workshop programme in the run-up to Christmas for businesses to book for their staff.
Ikea profits take a hit due to supply chain disruptions
Ikea has seen its profits drop after a year of store closures led to a number of challenges.
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