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Missguided has brought in a restructuring specialist as it seeks to raise emergency funding following struggles with prices rises and supply chain disruption. According to The Telegraph, the online fashion retailer’s founder Nitin Passi is understood to be in talks with AlixPartners to look at restructuring options. The newspaper has also reported...

It has been reported by the BBC that Tesco's website and app are now up and running again, following a service outage that began on Saturday. The retail giant's services had crashed after what Tesco said were attempts "to interfere with our systems". The possible hack at Britain's biggest supermarket began with...

Consumer confidence has declined again in October as people worry about the outlook for the economy. According to GfK’s long running Consumer Confidence Index, it has fallen by four points this month to -17 following a five point drop in September. Joe Staton, client strategy director GfK, said: “After six-months of robust...

Gymshark Director and former Chairman, Paul Richardson, has purchased the majority share in streetwear brand, HERA London, and takes the position of Executive Chairman. Under the new management structure, HERA London aims to grow into a £100 million fashion label over the next three to five years with Mr Richardson overseeing...

CBRE Investment Management has announced today that South Korean fried chicken brand, Pelicana, has signed for its second UK location at Angel Central, London as part of the move to expand its offer throughout the capital. Pelicana, which was founded in South Korea in 1982, is a leading fried chicken brand with over 3000 stores across...

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has announced the return of Richard Thomas to the team as Director of Agency.  Working with co-managing director, Nick Weir, he will lead the agency team in providing leading operators with strategic advice on site acquisitions and disposals.   Richard first joined Shelley...

Former Holland & Barrett chief digital officer, Nick Thomas, has joined Missguided as chief digital officer but also taking on the role of chief commercial officer. Having joined the company in September 2021, his responsibilities include overseeing the brands e-commerce, digital marketing, operations and trading functions. Following the departure of Jonathan Wall, the chief...

Travis Perkins has promoted Nick Pinney to property director. Mr Pinney is due to take up his role from November 1st, he will succeed Martin Meech who is retiring at the end of 2021 when he will become a non-executive director of the group. Mr Pinney joined Travis Perkins in 2014 as...

John Lewis has opened 10 Christmas Emporiums. It aims to offer a one-stop Christmas shopping experience. The emporiums will also host in-store events and festive workshops, and offer personalised gifting experiences. The retailer has also opened Christmas shops across 25 stores as it revealed that searches for Christmas on johnlewis.com are up nearly...

Pets at Home has launched a new programme which aims to help companies introduce dogs into the workplace. The programme, Called PETitquette, sets out guidelines to ensure that the animals are kept healthy and safe and to help staff feel comfortable with their presence. The retailer made the move due to more...