UK: B&M opens new store on Parc Tawe Retail Park in Swansea
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Jan-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was plenty of excitement in Swansea today as B&M opened its new store on Parc Tawe Retail Park.
The addition to B&M's portfolio in the region comes as a huge boost to the local economy, creating 70 jobs for people…
UK: B&M completes the relocation of its Stenhousemuir store
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Jan-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — B&M's relocation of its Stenhousemuir store was complete today as the new doors were opened for the first time.
The addition to B&M's portfolio comes as a huge boost to the local economy, creating a further 15 jobs - and another 20…
Amazon to Launch an Exclusive Broadcast of New and Archived Interviews from U2, Including Live Recordings of Songs from the Band’s Upcoming Album “Songs of Experience”
Available to Amazon Music Account Holders in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Austria via Amazon Music on Web, Mobile, and Amazon Echo Devices Where Available For a Limited Time; Launching Simultaneously Across Multiple Time…
Poundland announces £1 “Twin Peaks’ chocolate bar to go on sale across the UK on Monday 4 December
Poundland To Launch £1 ‘Twin Peaks’ Chocolate Bar In December
The First 500,000 Original Bars to Hit Shelves Across the UK on December 4
Willenhall, United Kingdom, 2017-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Poundland today (24…
London, 2017-Nov-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commenting on the latest consumer price inflation figures releases by the ONS today (November 14, 2017), Rachel Lund, Head of Retail Insight & Analytics at the BRC said:
"It may be an expensive Christmas dinner this year as a combination of more costly imports and higher world food prices, particularly for…
UK’s leading electrical retailer unveils new £6 million advertising campaign, offering viewers the expertise and advice they need to Get It Right this Christmas
New festive campaign dramatises three scenarios in which Currys PC World colleagues have been given products to experience in their own home lives, featuring Apple, Bose® and LG
London, 2017-Nov-04 — /EPR Retail News/ —…
London, 2017-Oct-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the fifth anniversary edition of the John Lewis Retail Report*, we take a look back at the year breakfast was reinvented, Millennial Pink found its way into wardrobes and homes, voice activation went mainstream and superfoods moved from our plates into our beauty products.
As well as reviewing…
London, 2017-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Organisations from across the paper cup supply chain have signed an agreement with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) to accelerate UK recycling of PE lined paper cups. The cross-industry collaboration will work towards delivering a long-term, nationwide paper cup recycling solution which complements and builds…
Asda Pharmacy’s not-for-profit IVF drugs cost £1374 per cycle
With over 255 in store pharmacies offering the service nationwide, potential parents across the UK are able to access treatment
Not for profit service ensures affordable and accessible IVF medication is available to everyone
LEEDS, England, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — As cuts…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — There was plenty of excitement in Livingston today (03 August 2017) as a new B&M store, with Garden Centre, was opened.
It's the latest addition to the stores in the West Lothian region and comes as a huge boost to the local economy thanks to the creation…
Tesco extends its same day online grocery delivery service across the entire UK
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has today (24 Jul 2017) announced it is extending its same day online grocery delivery service across the entire UK, making it the first retailer to offer nationwide same day grocery delivery.
Tesco launched same…
SPAR UK partners donate hours of employee time to support youth project in South Wales
An army of 40 volunteers from Blakemore Trade Partners has donated 520 hours of employee time supporting a youth project in South Wales.
South Wales, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Volunteers from the division’s Trading Department rolled up their sleeves and…
Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money research: UK holidaymakers plan to spend £836 million more this summer than this time last year
The sum of the top five currencies bought from Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money in the first five months of 2017 was 26 per cent higher than the same period in 2016
London, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/…
Amazon announces animated kid series Lost in Oz to premiere August 4 on Prime Video in the US and UK
Brand-New Series Expands on Multiple Emmy-Winning Special and Stars Voice Talent of Ashley Boettcher, Gina Gershon, Allison Mack, Jorge Diaz and Nika Futterman
SEATTLE, 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Jul. 6, 2017) announced that Lost in Oz, the highly-anticipated animated kid series for children ages 6-11, is scheduled to premiere August 4 on Prime Video in the US and UK. The new series,…
Bunnings Warehouse opens new store in Milton Keynes; its fourth and largest store in the UK and Ireland
Perth, Australia, 2017-Jul-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The fourth, and largest, Bunnings Warehouse in the UK and Ireland opened its doors to customers on Thursday 29 June in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
The new store, on the site of…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-Jul-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Residents in Liverpool and the surrounding area may have heard the news regarding a sinkhole which has opened up near to B&M’s Edge Lane store.
We are happy to announce that the Edge Lane B&M Home Store is open as usual, and has not been affected by the sinkhole…
London, 2017-Jul-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two nationally known names are to open branches at a busy Birmingham shopping parade – with a third well-known high street retailer also poised to sign up, leading investment and property management company LCP has announced.
Dignity, one of the largest providers of funeral services in the country, and…
Company agrees to sell legacy Diebold U.K. and Ireland business to Cennox, meeting regulatory conditions and concluding final antitrust element of Diebold Nixdorf combination
LONDON, 2017-Jul-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD), a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers across the financial and retail industries, today (June 29, 2017) announced it…
Brewgooder secures national deal with Asda to stock its Clean Water Lager in stores across the UK and Northern Ireland
LEEDS, England, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brewgooder, the world’s first craft beer brewery, is to donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects in developing countries, is celebrating securing a national deal with…
Bunnings Warehouse opens in Hemel Hempstead; its third store in the UK and Ireland
Perth, Australia, 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The third Bunnings Warehouse store in the UK and Ireland opened its doors to customers on Friday 9 June in Hemel Hempstead, Buckinghamshire.
The new store, on the site of the former Homebase at Apsley…
London, 2017-Jun-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —
BRC- SPRINGBOARD FOOTFALL AND VACANCIES MONITOR – MAY 2017
Covering the four weeks 30 April – 27 May 2017
Footfall in May fell by 1.0 per cent in the UK on the same month in the previous year, the first decline since February.
This is below the three-month average of 0.7 per cent. This…
All 13 episodes, created by Mike Owens and Shadi Petosky, and executive produced by Owens, Petosky, and Chris Hardwick, will feature the voice talent of comedians Aidy Bryant and Eric Knobel
Guest star voice talent includes Weird Al, Lori Petty, Charlyne Yi, Kate Micucci, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jasika Nicole, Felicia Day, Jonah Ray, Angelica Ross, and Jazz Jennings
SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-08…
LONDON, 2017-May-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third year, M&S Energy is today (22 May 2017) launching the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund, with up to £300,000 available to support community energy projects and technologies across the UK.
Any not for profit organisation that wants to use renewable energy to provide community benefits can…
Hartlepool, United Kingdom, 2017-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Locals in Welshpool were celebrating on Saturday as the ribbon was cut on the town’s long awaited B&M store.
Based on Mill Lane Retail Park, the Bargains Store has created 40 new jobs for local people, which comes as a welcome boost to the local economy.
Visitors to…
Bunnings UK and Ireland appoints David Haydon as Trading and Commercial Manager for Homebase
Perth, Australia, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bunnings UK and Ireland today (17 May 2017) announced the appointment of David Haydon as Trading and Commercial Manager for Homebase.
He will join the business in late June, with responsibility for running the Homebase business.…
Bunnings Warehouse opens second store in the UK at St. Albans, Hertfordshire
St. Albans, Hertfordshire, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new Bunnings Warehouse store opened its doors to customers on Wednesday 12 April on Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
The second pilot store in the UK and Ireland continues the momentum of establishing the Bunnings Warehouse…
MANCHESTER, England, 2017-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op will this week launch a wide-reaching food redistribution scheme, supporting the 2,500 towns and villages and every postal area across the UK where the business has stores.
The new initiative is expected to redistribute enough food for 20 million meals to over 2,500 different good causes,…
Online sales of Non-Food products in the UK grew 8.0% in February versus a year earlier, when they had increased by 10.7%. This is above the 3-month average of 7.7% and the 12-month average of 9.3%. This is the second month in a row the 12-month average has sat below double-digit figures.
Over the…
In February, UK retail sales decreased by 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from February 2016, when they had increased 0.1% from the preceding year.
On a total basis, sales rose 0.4% in February, against a 1.1% increase in February 2016. This remains below the 3-month average of 0.8% and the 12-month average of 0.9%.…
The latest generation Amazon Fire TV Stick now available in the UK, Germany, and Japan
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon has announced that the latest generation Amazon Fire TV Stick is now available for customers in the UK, Germany, and Japan. Read the press release announcing Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote…