The former owner of BHS, Sir Philip Green, has offered to cover £80 million of the company’s debt according to press reports. Sir Philip, who owns the Arcadia brand, sold BHS to investment company Retail Acquisitions for £1 in 2015. The group now has the task of settling BHS’s £200 million...
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly considering a long-overdue move into the Australian retail pharmacy market. The group registered its trademark in the country at the end of last year and is looking to establish a Boots franchise network according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Boots has been looking to establish itself in...
The head of Tesco’s One Stop chain has announced that he will be stepping down from the company. Tony Reed leaves the business after 38 years, having started out stacking shelves at Tesco in 1978. “Tony has made a huge and varied contribution to our business throughout his 38-year career at Tesco...
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...
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