Ikea could soon be embarking on a search for high street property throughout the UK if a small format store experiment proves successful. The Swedish furniture chain is scheduled to open its first “order and collection” point in Norwich this... Read More
It has emerged today that Ladbrokes has entered into merger talks with the Gala-owned Coral Group, which, should it go ahead, would create the largest bookmaker currently operating in the UK. Although the talks would not affect Gala’s 132 bingo... Read More
But regional variations persist With the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showing a positive upturn in non-food sales, many retailers are taking advantage of this improved consumer confidence to expand their operations and move into new... Read More
During the recession, many high street retailers were forced to enter administration as a result of low consumer spending, paving the way for bookmakers and pawnbrokers to expand at a rapid pace. However, in the aftermath and resulting recovery it seems that... Read More
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has become incredibly popular with workers during the lunchtime rush thanks to their fresh baguettes bursting with a variety of fillings. This popularity has allowed the chain to post continuous sales growth over the past several... Read More
