020 7432 8855 to advertise
Sushi and soup chain Itsu has launched a new delivery app, allowing users to order hot and cold food, track the order, interact with the driver and pay either individually or collectively. Itsu [to you], a start-up subsidiary under the Itsu brand, is led by Itsu’s former head of marketing Celeste...
It has been reported that outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse and TV explorer/presenter Steve Backshall, will be teaming up to produce a new range of outdoor clothing for kids. The new range will be available from this month and will include two limited edition collections for children between five and 13, a...
Mulberry has announced that Neil Ritchie will be taking over from Roger Mather as group financial director when Mr Mather steps down on 16th May, however he will stay with company until the end of June to help with the transition. Mr Ritchie, who trained at Price Waterhouse has spent the...
Minkie, currently a concession at fashion retailer Topshop has announced that it is launching a new website, MinkieLondon.com, selling its range of limited edition tops and vintage-inspired dresses. Creative director of Minkie, Sally Burne, said: “After ten years on the market as a popular Topshop concession, the team here at Minkie...
It has been reported that fashion retailer Whistles is in talks with potential investors for an undisclosed stake in its business. The company is currently lead by Jane Shepherdson, also known as the most powerful woman in British fashion, who has been chief executive since 2008. Ms Shepherdson was responsible for...
Travis Perkins has said that its Wickes division grew 5.3% last year, with revenue rising 8% to £1.38 billion. CEO John Carter said: "The group has delivered a good performance in 2015 despite the weaker than expected RMI market in the second half of the year. We made very good progress...
BHS has said that it may close up to 40 stores as part of its long term plans to turn the business around. In particular, the company is looking at store rent bills, which it believes are too high in some areas relative to the market. As such, BHS is proposing...
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has announced it is releasing its first range of Fairtrade cotton T-shirts as part of its sustainable business development programme. Starting from today, Aldi will be selling men’s and ladies T-shirts at a price of £3.99. Jonathan Neale, Joint managing director for corporate buying, said: “We’re proud to...
Tesco’s recent price-matching Brand Guarantee advert has been banned after the industry watchdog labelled it “misleading”. The UK’s largest supermarket’s rival, Sainsbury’s made a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) saying that the 10 items necessary to be eligible for the discount was not clear. To qualify for your money back...
Leisure and Hospitality group Whitbread has reported total sales growth of 10.4% and announced that it is on-track to deliver full-year results in-line with expectations. This was largely due to its coffee chain Costa, which grew its worldwide total sales by 14.2% and like for like UK sales by 3.0%...
Why not sign up for daily news emails?
