Retail Business News - We know that an outfit is never complete without a bag. They can elevate your look from basic to stunning, add a touch of sophistication, or bring your colour coordination together in seconds. Of course, bags are not only fashionable, but they re also functional.

Retail Business News - Most buyers prefer to purchase cars in person rather than online, according to an extensive study by leading automotive retailer Vertu Motors plc.

Retail Business News - Richard Winter is celebrating his second anniversary at the helm of oven valeting service Ovenu Wakefield with a diamond award for customer service excellence. He previously worked as a sub-contractor for the former franchisee for two years when an opportunity arose to take over the business in the summer of 2019 allowing him to fulfil a long-held ambition to become his own boss.

Retail Business News - When it comes to our favourite films, we love them for all sorts of reasons. Maybe it s nostalgic and has you reminiscing about your childhood. Perhaps it s one of the few things that can cheer you up after a bad day. Or maybe it s the wardrobes on show. We know that style isn t the only thing that makes a movie, but it certainly makes it more interesting.

Retail Business News - A new bus service connecting South Tyneside with the Royal Quays Outlet Centre in North Shields is proving beneficial for shoppers, the outlet centre, and the bus operator.

Retail Business News - Five years after forming his Newcastle based influential designer street wear brand, Gambian born Lamin Gibba is helping to bring the community together and addressing physical and mental health issues amongst young people through the sport of skateboarding. Lamin started Jerry J Clothing in 2016 after attending college in Newcastle.

Retail Business News - New research, carried out on behalf of Vansdirect, has shown the lengths people are going to when an online shopping purchase is due for delivery. The study of 2,000 adults found that 1 in 3 people have cancelled plans to sit in and wait for a delivery. 1 in 4 have taken time off work when a parcel is expected.

Retail Business News - Haulage is one of the most essential sectors in the UK. This became especially clear in 2020 when multiple national lockdowns forced bricks-and-mortar shops to close, increasing retail s reliance on haulage and logistics.

Retail Business News - The coronavirus pandemic has had an unparalleled impact on businesses across all sectors, but it has had a particularly huge and varied impact on the haulage and logistics sector.

Retail Business News - A business that has over the years restored more than 10,000 ovens to near showroom condition has been recognised for its outstanding customer service.

Retail Business News - Businessman Derek Lancaster s dedication to customer service has been recognised with a diamond Trustist award. A former chef in the RAF, he launched oven valeting service Ovenu Darlington in 2003 and estimates that in that time he has restored the sparkle to almost 14,500 ovens.

Retail Business News - Vertu Motors has invested 350,000 to offer a new destination for North East and North Yorkshire motorcycle enthusiasts. The site will create six new jobs. Vertu Honda Bikes Stockton is a new dealership, sitting alongside the Group s existing Honda car retailer.

Retail Business News - Many sectors have a constant churn of staff and require an influx of talent, but this is especially true in the logistics sector. The industry, which accounts for 8 of all UK employment, is facing a severe skills shortage according to the CILT.

Retail Business News - The impact of fashion on confidence Especially since remaining indoors for the best part of a year, we may feel like we ve lost a sense of our style and what is currently fashionable. We may feel uninspired due to a lack of self-care that makes us feel strong and confident fashion should never be underestimated in helping this.

Retail Business News - Thank you messages have poured in after a Northumbrian milliner led a workshop created especially for the patrons of a New York charity, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need.

Retail Business News - Vertu Motors has handed over the keys to a BMW 135i to Durham County Cricket Club s overseas player Cameron Bancroft as part of the partnership deal between the two organisations. Bancroft, who captained Durham in 2019, re-joined as an overseas player for the 2021 County Championship season. He will have exclusive use of the car, supplied by Vertu BMW Durham, throughout the season.