LSH Auto, the car dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has co-hosted a sold-out networking event for women in the region. As a sponsor of the Women of the Year (WOTY) Awards 2024, LSH Auto has collaborated with headline sponsor Aldermore bank and fellow sponsors national law … [Read more...]
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Tighter regulations for digital markets become law
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after gaining Royal Assent, strengthening consumer protections online. The Act brings in new rules about how businesses communicate pricing in online transactions, as well as regulating subscription contracts for consumers. New … [Read more...]
Cheshire pet care group well positioned for future growth
Handforth-based pet care group, Pets at Home, believes it is well positioned for strong growth in the coming years according to its FY2024 preliminary results. The group has reported revenue growth of 5.2% to £1.5 billion across both its retail and vet businesses. Despite this, it has seen profit … [Read more...]
Local authorities to be granted greater powers to tackle empty high streets
New powers are to be granted to local authorities across England to help address high numbers of empty retail units on British high streets. From this summer, High Street Rental Auctions will allow local leaders to take control of empty shops on high streets and rent them out to local businesses … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chairman
Retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has appointed Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the retailer’s new Chairman, replacing Sharon White who will step down at the end of her term in September. Jason Tarry brings over 33 years experience at the supermarket, most recently as UK & Ireland CEO for … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership announces return to profit
Employee-owned retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has announced a return to profit for the 2023/24 financial year (ended 27th January 2024) in its unaudited annual results. The group, which includes John Lewis Cheadle, as well as the Waitrose supermarket chain, has revealed a £120 million … [Read more...]
M&S reopens Handforth Dean store
Marks & Spencer has yesterday, 27th November, officially re-opened the doors to its Handforth Dean store following a major refurbishment project. To mark the occasion, M&S Handforth team gathered at the store entrance at 8am with Store Manager, Lucy Grimes to unveil the brand-new look for … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer to reopen renewed Handforth Dean store
Retail giant, Marks & Spencer is to reopen its renewed Handforth Dean store on 23rd November 2023 as the chain continues its ongoing investment in its stores. The renewal of the Handforth Dean store on the Cheshire-Stockport border is one of nine openings or reopenings planned for November … [Read more...]
Consultations launch on plans to ensure clear pricing to consumers
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is launching a number of consultations on proposed measures to boost transparency and fairness to consumers, particularly over pricing. Among the consultations being launched, the government is considering stronger measures to tackle ‘drip pricing’ … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership begins recruitment drive for over 10,000 roles
The John Lewis Partnership has begun recruitment for more than 10,000 positions within the John Lewis and Waitrose retail brands and its distribution network. In total, upcoming vacancies comprise 8,400 seasonal positions to meet Christmas demand, and 1,700 permanent roles. At Waitrose, the … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership accelerates digital transformation with £100 million Google Cloud agreement
The John Lewis Partnership has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, worth £100m over the next five years, to support the employee-owned retailer's digital transformation. The deal expands on the successful relationship the retailer has had with Google since 2012 and marks a step … [Read more...]
John Lewis is first UK retailer with science based net-zero targets
The John Lewis Partnership, which owns John Lewis and Waitrose, has become the first UK retailer to have its net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The initiative, a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with … [Read more...]