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Ultimate Products announces chair succession plan

Ultimate Products, the owner of homeware brands Salter and Beldray, has announced that Jim McCarthy has notified its board of his intention to step down as... View Article

L Catterton acquires majority stake in KIKO Milano

L Catterton, the global consumer-focused investment firm, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the KIKO Milano Italian beauty brand. While terms of the transaction have... View Article

Lidl announces £500 million investment into British pork

Lidl is investing £500 million into the British pork sector as it looks to help address the challenges faced by the industry. The supermarket said the... View Article

New leasing directors appointed for Victoria Leeds and The Liberty Romford

Shopping centre owner and operator Redical has appointed Rachel Bradburn as leasing director for Victoria Leeds and Oliver Lloyd to the same role for The Liberty... View Article

One Stop launch Love Heart pin badges to support Alzheimer’s Society

One Stop has teamed up with Swizzels to create six Love Hearts pin badges, all to raise money for their charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society. Customers can get... View Article

Sue Ryder’s Chelsea window challenge: A blooming tribute to the grieving

As gardening enthusiasts prepare for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Sue Ryder, a leading bereavement support charity in the UK, is set to launch a... View Article

Giles Smith, luxury retail leader from Burberry to Selfridges appointed as Judge

We are delighted to announce that Giles Smith, whose foundational leadership at Burberry marked the beginning of a distinguished career in luxury retail technology, has joined... View Article

[Responsible Business] New flexible working laws: your questions answered

On 6 April 2024, new rules on flexible working came into effect. Thanks to Irwin Mitchell who below answer some of your key questions on the... View Article

How can HR monitor retail workers’ mental health?

Mental health at the workplace is increasingly being viewed as a key aspect of the overall wellbeing and success of employees and organisations. In the retail... View Article

Aldi signs up to Portman Group’s Code of Practice

Aldi has become the latest retailer to sign up to The Portman Group’s Code of Practice, which promotes the responsible marketing and retailing of alcoholic products.... View Article

Consumer confidence edges up in April

UK consumer confidence has increased in April as people feel more positive about their personal finances. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has risen by two points to... View Article

Nespresso UK commits £1 million to support homelessness relief

Nespresso UK has committed £1 million to support homelessness relief through its partnership with social enterprise, Change Please. The move will see the company help Change... View Article

Aldi moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles

Aldi has moved to 100% recycled plastic for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water. The new material is being rolled out across all products found... View Article

Deckers promotes Marco Ellerker to president of global marketplace

Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace. Due to move to the position on 1 August, Ellerker... View Article

Clintons opens first UK outlet store since new ownership

Clintons has opened an outlet store at The Boulevard, Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet. The 1,054 square foot space, which was previously home to Card... View Article

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Retail HR : Empoyee Engagement

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Giles Smith, luxury retail leader from Burberry to Selfridges appointed as Judge

We are delighted to announce that Giles Smith, whose foundational leadership at Burberry marked the beginning of a distinguished career in luxury retail technology, has joined... View Article

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[ REPORT ] The rise in customer aggression

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