62-branch cycle retailer Evans appoints PwC as administrators, only to be acquired immediately by Mike Ashley's firm
Retail
'RESPONSIBLE CAR WASH' SCHEME GOES LIVE
An initiative named the ‘Responsible Car Wash Scheme’ gets a muted response from Chair of the Car Wash Association
THE CHANGING FACE OF RETAIL
After a grim few months on the High Street, we speak to retailers and suppliers in our sector to find how they have adapted.
CHARGING UP BUSINESS MARGINS
There are plenty of battery charger brands out there, but how are firms standing out from the competition?
RETAIL TRADE FACES 'UNCERTAIN FUTURE'
The UK motor retail and parts industry face an 'uncertain future' according to a new insolvency report.
A POINT OF DIFFERENCE
David Williams takes us on tour around Michelin Licensee Future Developments.
CLIPPER LOGISTICS EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH HALFORDS
Automotive parts retailer Halfords has agreed an extended eight year contract with Clipper Logistics.
ARE YOU CREATING 'THRESHOLD RESISTANCE'?
Don’t entice customers into your premises or website only to have them walk out in disgust, says Andy Vickery
SAXON SIGNS DEAL WITH MOTIP DUPLI
Saxon has signed a deal with Motip Dupli, to become distributors of Motip branded automotive paint and products across the UK
HALFORDS' SALES DIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Halfords reports a year-on-year dip in car accessory sales, blaming the mild winter for the lack of customer purchases