Pret A Manger is trialling its first loyalty programme as part of its omnichannel transformation. The scheme ‘Pret Perks’, will be rolled out in stages to loyal Pret customers, with Pret Coffee subscribers getting early access to the programme as part of its beta testing. From 30 November, Pret Coffee subscription customers...
Iceland’s managing director said his staff won’t be “policing” shoppers when it comes to wearing a mask. Iceland’s Managing Director Richard Walker has said that staff will not be forcing shoppers to wear masks, despite them being made compulsory in shops from Tuesday as part of new Covid-19 rules. The chain’s managing...
With countdown to Christmas starting this week, Deliveroo is offering a selection of advent calendars from on-demand partners for delivery within as little as 20 minutes. The range includes chocolate advent calendars from the Co-op, BP, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose, as well as Montezuma’s dairy free options from Farmdrop. In addition, tea...
Primark is to invest over €250 million in Ireland by upgrading stores and building a new distribution centre. Operating as Penneys in the country, the fashion retailer will spend €60 million on its Patrick Street store in the city of Cork, €20 million on its Eyre Square shop in Galway, and...
McColl’s Retail Group has agreed terms with Morrisons to extend the number of Morrisons Daily stores from 350 to 450 All 450 store conversions are expected to be completed by the end of November 2022, the same as for the previous target of 350. McColl’s said Morrisons will provide an increased level...
Sainsbury’s convenience store has returned to London’s Marble Arch with the opening of the new Marble Arch Local. The shop will offer the supermarket’s latest product range including fresh food, fruit, vegetables and frozen food, as well as a selection of branded and own brand grocery products. Bread and pastries will be...
Restaurant chain Wendy’s has revealed plans to open 50 branches across the UK next year, following the launch of its first UK destinations this year. Wendy’s opened its doors in the UK in the summer, arriving in Reading, followed by restaurant openings in Stratford, Oxford and Croydon, and Romford. Wendy’s has also...
Permission to demolish Marks & Spencer’s largest store and replace it has been given the go-ahead from Westminster City Council. Under Marks & Spencer’s redevelopment plans its largest flagship, which currently occupies three buildings at 456-472 Oxford Street, will be rebuilt. M&S will occupy just two and a half floors of the new 10-storey...
Studio Retail has reported that its first half group revenue has edged up 3.2% to £239.6 million year-on-year and by 32% on a two year basis. In the 26 weeks to 24 September, the company’s adjusted pre-tax profit climbed by 36% to £23.7 million despite challenges in product shipping driving up...
The Cotswold Company has opened a new store in Leamington Spa. The sixth store for the furniture and homewares retailer, it is the first to feature a new retail concept following a company rebrand back in April. The Cotswold Company said the layout has been inspired by a cosy home and aims...
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