Retail Gazette

JANUARY 29, 2025

The cuts impact several head office management roles, management in Tesco Mobile phone shops and staff at its in-store bakeries, where it plans to move away from scratch baking. It has begun talking to colleagues about a series of proposed changes in stores and head offices as it looks for more efficient ways of working.

Grocer 122

Grocer Supermarket Value Offer Planning 122

Retail Gazette

JUNE 5, 2024

B&M has beaten its lockdown peak, thanks to new store openings and continued demand for its value offer from cash-strapped shoppers. The value retailer’s statutory pre-tax profits jumped 14% to £498m in the 53 weeks to 25 March, up from £436m. It currently has 741 shops.

Value Offer 119

Value Offer Shopping Location Planning 119

Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs. Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event.

Retail Trends 148

Retail Trends Promotions Department Stores Shopping 148

Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

rise in like-for-like sales over the golden quarter as its turnaround plan continues to bear fruit. M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said the retailer’s “core categories grew strongly and its [larger stores] performed particularly well as more customers looked to us for more of their full shop”.

Department Stores 124

Department Stores Value Offer Planning Marketing 124

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. Stores Aldi is racing ahead with its store expansion plans, revealing this week it was ploughing £800m into accelerating its quest to reach 1,500 stores nationwide.

Supermarket 116

Supermarket Grocer Payment Services Checkout 116

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The boutique is strategically located in SouthGate Bath , a key shopping hub with a diverse mix of high street retailers and high-end brands, complemented by a selection of top-tier local eateries. The Watches of Switzerland Group, the specialist in luxury watches, has officially opened a TAG Heuer boutique in the bustling heart of Bath.

Boutique 69

Boutique Shopping Value Offer Location 69

Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2023

High cost-of-living has become a massive driver for customers’ shopping habits in recent months, with many Australians seeking to avoid price increases where possible. In certain instances, they are even moving to value-focused supermarkets for their daily shop.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Value Offer Planning Consumer 130

Retail Gazette

MARCH 6, 2025

Pepco has also put a pause on the retailer’s expansion plans for the year. As of 10 December 2024, only 46 belonging to the fallen value retailer remained in Poundland’s portfolio. Poundland, which opened 84 last year, shuttered 13 stores in its most recent quarter, which it attributed mostly to lease expirations.

Returns 59

Returns Supermarket Grocer Management 59

Retail Gazette

JUNE 18, 2024

At its peak, it was the clear greetings card market leader with over 1,000 stores and a presence in almost every major British town, but a n influx of internet rivals alongside the growing popularity of Card Factory’s value offer resulted in the retailer losing its grip on the industry.

Planning 52

Planning Supermarket Shopping Management 52

Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While there certainly will be bargains offered, and there are still shoppers that plan their budgets and schedules around the discount event, overall, the joy of BFCM has been diluted, according to LoyaltyLion ’s most recent survey. consumers and asked them how they perceive BFCM and the shopping experience during this time.

Promotions 98

Promotions Consumer Shipping Value Offer 98

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It spent £39m on price cuts in the half to bolster its value offer and win back the customers it lost as shoppers sought cheaper groceries elsewhere amid the cost-of-living crisis. The physical store changes are also being met with more partners on the shop floor after the business restructured its store staffing last month.

Payment Services 72

Payment Services Grocer Department Stores Beauty and Health 72

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. Stores Aldi is racing ahead with its store expansion plans, revealing this week it was ploughing 800m into accelerating its quest to reach 1,500 stores nationwide.

Supermarket 59

Supermarket Grocer Payment Services Checkout 59

365 Retail

MAY 22, 2024

The company’s investment in its digital platform paid off, as it enhanced the online shopping experience and expanded its click-and-collect services. This growth was supported by improved logistics and faster delivery times, catering to the increasing demand for online shopping. We are at the beginnings of a new M&S.”

Payment Services 64

Payment Services Planning Grocer Returns 64

Retail Bound

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What are their interests, preferences, and shopping habits? Additionally, involving retailers in the planning process can also help you identify any potential challenges and find solutions together. Host an in-store event or pop-up shop. Offer special promotions or discounts.

Visual Merchandising 52

Visual Merchandising Promotions Store Layout Target Market 52