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Dunelm sees sales rise

Homewear retailer Dunelm has announced a rise in like-for-like sales in the first quarter, following the efforts made by the homewares company to refresh its product ranges and improve its seasonal merchandise.In the 13 weeks to October 3rd, total sales rose by 12%, up 4.4% on a like-for-like basis.  Meanwhile...

About 9 years ago

Ocado to create 2,000 new jobs before Christmas

Online grocer Ocado has launched a major recruitment drive that will create nearly 2,000 jobs before Christmas.Ocado is creating 1,798 roles including positions in business support, operations, customer services, service delivery, human resources, development & engineering, technology and planning and supply chain.A large proportion of vacancies are for drivers who...

About 9 years ago

Argos launches same-day service

Argos has become the first British retailer to offer same-day delivery across the UK.  The Fast Track service will operate seven days a week, 364 days a year.The Home Retail Group (HRG) owned retailer has recruited nearly 3,300 extra drivers to deliver the service, which offers customers four home delivery...

About 9 years ago

Yum Brands sees shares slide

Yum Brands, which owns food chains Pizza Hut and KFC, has seen shares fall by more than 17% after it reported poorer-than-expected results in the three months to September 5th and cut forecasted growth in its key Chinese market.The firm blamed a stronger US currency against the yuan, but the...

About 9 years ago

Greggs sees strong sales growth

Greggs has reported that sales for the July-to-September period were stronger than expected as daily deals continued to bring in customers.The bakery chain’s like-for-like sales were up by 4.9% during the quarter compared to the previous year.Greggs said it would continue to benefit from "low cost pressures and a stronger...

About 9 years ago

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