Halfords autocentre

Older people as well as women and ex-convicts to be offered apprenticeships in new recruitment drive

Customer and commercial teams to be brought together, prompting internal changes

Karl Baker, a boss at Halfords, shares his view as to why software is critical for managing both efficiency and the customer experience

CEO reassures existing customer base, and talks of a Halfords 'clubcard' launch

604-branch chain to become part of retail giant in a deal totalling £81m after capital expenditure and integration costs

Strong first-half results and improving availability lead retailer to upgrade outlook

Car retail and cycle sales up as many UK motorists choose to staycation

Chain hiring following a busy year for vehicle mobile servicing and pedal cycles

Strong results from chain, though predicting supply and demand has 'presented its own challenges'

Chain with over 350 branches to boost ranks of tyre association