BHS has secured a loan from a subsidiary of investment firm Gordon Brothers, which formerly invested in a rescue package for the Blockbuster video chain, in order to boost its BHS Food concept. BHS Food is set to put the former Arcadia stable-mate in a stronger position to contend with the...
After purchasing a property on China Lane in Manchester for £1.6million, online fashion retailer Boohoo is expanding its head office. Independently valued with completion anticipated to be at the end of February 2016, the £1.6million will be paid in cash. Commenting, Boohoo said: “The directors of Boohoo (with the exception of Mahmud...
It has been reported that the iconic tableware and china brand Wedgwood is to produce an exclusive collaboration with fashion retailer Topshop. Inspired by Wedgwood’s Jasperware, the two companies are working together to create the ‘Cupid’ pattern, as well as a pattern called ‘Blackbird’ which is inspired by Wedgwood’s Wild Strawberry...
It has been announced via a Which? annual supermarket survey that Iceland is Britain’s “best online retailer”. Figures show that customers scored the supermarket 77% along with a five-star rating for value for money, convenient delivery slots and offers, putting them ahead of the exclusive digital supermarket Ocado. Iceland Founder and CEO,...
On the 18th March, fashion retailer Uniqlo will re-launch its flagship London store at 311 Oxford Street and will reveal its new collaboration, Liberty London for Uniqlo as well as its Spring 16 Uniqlo and Lemaire collection. Included in the 2,240sqm store will be a new “conceptual sales area”, the Uniqlo...
UK footfall in January was up 1.2% on last year – a significant improvement on December’s 2.2% decline and the best performance since January 2014. According to the British Retail Consortium and Springboard’s latest figures, footfall in retail parks was 5.2% up year-on-year, the best result in two years, excluding Easter...
Over 1,300 jobs and 140 outlets look likely to be saved at value shoe chain Brantano after a deal was struck to sell most of the company back to Alteri Investors. Alteri put the company into administration last month after a difficult Christmas trading period. This puts the current deal into...
River Island has appointed Adrian Arbuthnot, a former senior designer at the chain before moving to Burton, as its new head of menswear. Mr Arbuthnot left his position as senior menswear designer in 2006, moving to Burton and then to Indian clothing chain Koovs as the design director. His first...
The chief executive of luxury lingerie company Victoria Secret is resigning from the company after ten years at the head of the chain. Sharen Jester Turney, who has been with the retailer for 16 years, was promoted to chief executive officer in 2006 since when she has grown sales by...
The founder of casual fashion brand SuperGroup, which owns SuperDry, has sold £53 million worth of shares, leaving him with a 27% stake worth £292 million. Julian Dunkerton made £80 million after his company was floated on the stock exchange in 2010. He stepped down as CEO in 2014 and was...
Why not sign up for daily news emails?
If you're in the job market, it can be a worrying time with the turmoil caused by the pandemic. You should be registering with consultants you can trust. We can't guarantee our ability to help you, but we can guarantee to safeguard your details. If we get in touch with you it's because there's a role we need to discuss. If we don't, then we'll keep your details live pending future positions.
job seekersRHR has specialist teams in most sectors, from manufacturing to hospitality and from public sector through to retail. We recruit managers and professionals in a wide range of functions, specifically, general management, digital marketing, HR, finance, procurement and supply chain. We have traded for over 30 years and have an enviable reputation for delivery, honesty and integrity.
recruiters