Ikea to remove single-use plastic straws in war on plastic
Ikea has pledged to remove all single-use plastic straws from its product range and restaurants by the start of October.
Dunelm to see profits drop as “disappointing” footfall bites
Dunelm has taken a hit to its profits following over the last quarter as "disappointing" footfall takes its toll.
DFS issues warning over full-year earnings
DFS has issued a warning over its full-year earnings as a result of the recent heatwave denting sales and delays in shipments.
Embattled Perfect Home sold to Elliott Capital affiliate
Embattled rent-to-own retailer Perfect Home has been sold to Brixworth Investments, safeguarding nearly 300 jobs.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill withdraws Wyevale bid
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (EWM) has now withdrawn from talks with Wyevale over a potential takeover bid.
Matchesfashion launches homeware range
Matchesfashion has broken into the homeware sector, launching a range of luxury interior design pieces on its site.
Retail mogul Philip Day mulls takeover bid for Wyevale
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group is looking at the possibility of acquiring Wyevale Garden Centres.
Topps Tiles blames “weaker consumer environment” for Q3 sales dip
Topps Tiles has taken a bit of a hit in third quarter like-for-like sales, which it blamed on "weaker consumer environment".
Eve Sleep shares crash 60% amid profit warning and CEO departure
Eve Sleep has suffered a massive share price crash as its chief executive quits alongside a profit warning.
Homebase to consider CVA threatening hundreds more jobs
Homebase is reportedly considering launching a CVA which could see up to 40 stores shut and hundreds of staff be made redundant.
Feature Resource
The retail CMO’s guide to Christmas 2018
Things are tough in retail right now.
Administrations, Amazon, CX, AI, a weak pound...it's a lot. But we’re here to spread some Christmas cheer.
The retail...
