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Modella Capital Exits Poundland & Dealz Acquisition Race, Hilco and Gordon Brothers Lead
Modella Capital has withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire Poundland and Dealz, leaving Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers as the leading contenders. The buyer will take on £30 million in debt and face...
Home Bargains Opens £400 Million Automated Warehouse, Pioneering Retail Logistics
Home Bargains has inaugurated a new £400 million automated warehouse in St Helens, designed to support its network of 300 stores. The facility features cutting-edge automation technology, with 80% of operations automated, positioning it...
Adidas Confirms Cyber-Attack; Customer Contact Data Exposed
Adidas has confirmed that it was the target of a cyber-attack impacting customer contact data, although payment details and passwords were reportedly not compromised. The company is actively investigating the breach and working with...
Comet Relaunch Set for Q4 2025 Under OnBuy Leadership with £10m Investment
The iconic UK electronics retailer Comet is set to make a comeback under the stewardship of OnBuy, an online marketplace platform. CEO Cassion “Cas” Paton now oversees both brands, signalling an integrated approach to...
The Very Group Launches Premium Boutique Fashion Range with Flexible Payment Option
The Very Group has unveiled a new boutique fashion collection comprising over 100 premium summer-ready pieces, ranging from occasionwear to essential wardrobe staples. This launch highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding its product...
Co-op Commits to Full Electronic Shelf Label Rollout by End-2026
The Co-op is advancing its digital transformation with plans to deploy electronic shelf labels (ESL) across its entire estate of 2,400 stores by the close of 2026. This rollout is already underway, with 1,500...
Marks & Spencer’s Bold Move into Large Format Food Stores Signals New Era
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is making a significant push into the large standalone food store segment, announcing plans to open 12 new sites primarily on former Homebase locations. This initiative is expected to create...
Aldi UK Accelerates Growth with £650 Million Investment and Ambitious Expansion Plan
Aldi UK has unveiled plans for rapid expansion in 2025, aiming to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 existing locations within just 14 weeks. This aggressive rollout forms part of a broader strategy...
Electronic Shelf Labels: Who Is Supplying ESL Technology to Supermarkets?
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly becoming a vital tool for supermarkets worldwide. As retailers strive to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and the customer shopping experience, ESLs offer a dynamic solution that allows...
Retail Theft Doubles in 2025: A Growing Crisis and How Technology Can Help Retailers Fight Back – ISN Reveal
Retail theft has reached alarming levels in 2025, with incidents more than doubling compared to pre-pandemic figures. This surge has sparked a united response from law enforcement and major retail chains across the United...