Angela Beevers

Struggling handbag brand Radley has been acquired out of administration by LK Bennet owner Gordon Brothers. The acquisition includes the Radley brand and related intellectual property. However, the brand's two shops and 19 concessions will close at the end of the summer after their stock has been sold. This has resulted in the loss of

Pets at Home has said it is building momentum in its turnaround as it reported a drop in annual profits. In the year to 26 March, group revenue edged down 0.8% to £1.47 billion, while consumer revenue increased 1% to £1.98 billion. Vet group consumer revenue rose 5% to £688 million, driven by strong Care

Dr Martens has announced that Lynne Weedall, senior independent director and chair of its remuneration and nomination committees, is to step down at the conclusion of its AGM in July. A former group HR director of both Selfridges and Curry's, Weedall has been a member of the footwear brand's board for almost six years. Dr

Flying Tiger Copenhagen has been acquired by Modella Capital, the owner Hobbycraft and TG Jones. Founded in Denmark in 1995, the variety retailer has more than 1,100 stores in 44 countries and generated revenues of around £588 million in its most recent financial year. The news follows a transitional period of ownership by Flying Tiger's

Waitrose is to open two full-line supermarkets in Manchester's Hale Brand and London's Cricklewood as part of its £1 billion multi-year investment programme. Both sites are currently leased by Asda with the Hale Barns store still trading while Cricklewood is a newly developed site. Asda employees working at Hale Barns will become Waitrose partners and

The government has launched a consultation with retailers and other stakeholders on suspending tariffs on 125 everyday essentials. Spanning fresh fruit and vegetables, oil, baked goods, chocolate, sauces, and soft drinks, the list includes items such as 0garlic, avocados, mangoes, nectarines, vegetable oil, olive oil and baked beans. The list builds on the tariff suspension

Aldi is investing £60 million in cutting prices on over 200 products in time for summer. This week, the supermarket has reduced prices across a range of everyday items spanning fresh and frozen food, cupboard staples, household essentials and personal care products. Reductions include 50p off selected fresh British beef steaks, including Aldi's 30 Day

We’re now less than a week away from Future of Retail Operations, and with more than 150 retailers already registered, places are filling fast. If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time to secure your place and reserve seats for any colleagues. Join us on 2 June for this free, senior level event

Ryman has become the first national stationer to join the Deliveroo platform as it expands into on-demand delivery for the first time. Deliveroo has onboarded 185 Ryman stores - nearly the retailer’s entire estate - as it continues to focus on growing the new verticals side of the business. Launching in time for exam season,

Aldi has begun the first phase of operations at its new distribution centre in Leicestershire, which it says is the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse. The 1.3 million square foot facility in Bardon will employ around 1,000 people, including some staff relocating from Aldi’s sites in Sawley, Derbyshire, and Atherstone, Warwickshire. Recruitment is also underway for