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Supermarket Sainsbury’s has said that sales slipped for the second quarter in a row, as the war on food prices in the sector continues to rage. However, the supermarket has insisted that it continued to make progress, delivering transaction growth across all channels and total volume growth. In the 16 weeks...

BT has launched ‘Alexander Black’, a store experience which showcases the use of digital technology in retail. The concept store uses digital touch points such as a shop window display for out-of-hours interaction, a memory mirror with a 360-degree view for trying on new outfits and intelligent merchandise labels. The project is...

Aldi has announced that it will be investing £300 million into its stores following the announcement of record profits in the past financial year. The investment will pay for improvements in its alcohol ranges as well as fresh produce and a new “food to go” service as well as the refurbishment...

Etailer ASOS are the first retailer in the UK who has signed up to LinkedIn’s Bring In Your Parents date. The annual event which will take place on the 4th November, sees employees bring their parents to work with them so they can see what they do and see their workplace. The...

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is getting ready to launch a trial cycle delivery service via its IOS Chop Chop App, which will deliver to customers in the central London area. Through the app, customers will be able to order up to 20 products, which will then be delivered by cycle within the...

Profits at the Co-op have plummeted 50% in the first half, as a company-wide rebrand and investment in its front-line staff took a toll on its financials. Pre-tax profits dropped by 53% in the six months to July 2nd compared to 2015, but the group insisted that this was "expected and...

A report released by the Cambodia-based NGO Center for Alliance of Labour & Human Rights has called into question some labour practices at H&M’s suppliers in the country. H&M has strongly denied the allegations, which included reports of workers fainting on the factory floor, wage cuts for arriving only a few...

Launching in October, fashion etailer Boohoo will be introducing its debut childrenswear range - BoohooKids. Selected as a face to help promote the new range is the 7-year-old daughter of Coronation Street stars Tina O’Brien and Ryan Thomas, Scarlett. Joint CEO of Boohoo Carol Kane commented: “Ryan Thomas is a lifelong...

Fashion retailer Ben Sherman has revealed that it plans to continue its expansion and open outlets in China, starting with two stores in fashion and financial hub, Shanghai. With a population of 24 million and rapidly adopting western culture and fashion, it has made it a prime target location for ambitious...

It has been announced that Typo, the Australian stationery retailer will be opening its first UK store in London this December, with a view to expanding in the capital with a further three stores in the pipeline. Typo will be occupying a 2,000 sq ft space at Westfield Stratford City, which...