Wickes revenues jump 2.3% as retail returns to growth in Q2
The business said that retail has returned to growth, with revenue increasing 1.8% year-on-year, following a weaker first quarter
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GIPHY adds Koddi machinery to enhance shareable GIFs-as-commerce-media offering
Sharable GIF platform GIPHY is adding Koddi’s commerce media infrastructure and LiveRamp’s audience capabilities to its advertising platform, giving brands more sophisticated ways…
EU Commission fines AliExpress €550m over digital safety breaches
Investigation finds marketplace overestimated moderation capabilities and understaffed review teams
Very.ie appoints Henry Dummer as CEO
Former Bank of Ireland chief marketing officer will oversee the online retailer's growth strategy and customer experience
Hobbycraft exits CVA early amid rise in online sales
The craft retailer closed nine underperforming branches and expanded into garden centres following the successful CVA
Lidl leads grocery market share growth
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Aldi launches rosé colour swatch keyring to find ‘preferred shade’
Aldi has launched a limited-edition Rosé Swatch keyring designed to help shoppers identify their preferred shade of pink wine. The pocket-sized guide features nine shades inspired…
Asda’s Park Royal housing plans risk ‘unsustainable’ pressure on GPs, NHS warns
Asda’s plans to build more than 1,500 homes at its Park Royal site could overwhelm nearby GP surgeries unless extra healthcare capacity is funded, the NHS has warned. West and…
Have human interactions become the new premium retail experience?
Overreliance on poorly-implemented AI for customer experience is costing retailers, with consumers going in search of the human touch. Daniel Todaro, CEO at Gekko Group, the…
Grocery inflation falls to 2.6% but annual spend climbs £156
UK grocery inflation has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024 according to new research, although the average household is still spending £156 more on groceries each…
Wickes retail sales return to growth as TradePro powers Q2
Wickes’ retail division returned to growth in its second quarter as rising TradePro demand helped group revenue climb 2.3 per cent to £483m. The home improvement retailer recorded…
Hobbycraft exits CVA early as online demand surges
Hobbycraft has completed its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) ahead of schedule as growth in model making and crochet helped fuel a rise in online shoppers. The arts and crafts…