Retail News

H&M collaborates with Magda Butrym

10 March 2025 by Angela Beevers
H&M has collaborated with ready-to-wear designer Magda Butrym on a new womenswear collection. The move marks a milestone in the fashion retailer’s 20-year history of designer... View ArticleView Article
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WH Smith in talks with two remaining parties regarding sale of high street stores

WH Smith in talks with two remaining parties regarding sale of high street stores

10 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

There are now only two remaining parties in talks with WH Smith about a potential sale of its chain of high street shops. According to Sky... View ArticleView Article

Bensons for Beds appoints Rob Pierce as new Chief Operations Officer

Bensons for Beds appoints Rob Pierce as new Chief Operations Officer

07 March 2025 by Natalie Fresen

UK bed specialist, Bensons for Beds has today announced the appointment of Rob Pierce as Chief Operations Officer.  The role will see him become part of the Executive... View ArticleView Article

Aldi Leaders share insights on support, representation and career growth

Aldi Leaders share insights on support, representation and career growth

07 March 2025 by Natalie Fresen

This International Women’s Day, two female leaders have revealed what they believe is vital for businesses to do in order to empower women in the workplace.... View ArticleView Article

Matalan appoints Sarah Welsh as chief product, brand and commercial officer

Matalan appoints Sarah Welsh as chief product, brand and commercial officer

07 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Matalan has appointed Sarah Welsh to the new role of chief product, brand and commercial officer. With nearly 30 years’ experience in the retail sector, she... View ArticleView Article

Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team

Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team

07 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Asda has announced that Gavin Chappell is to return to the supermarket in a new role of vice president of food and GM supply. He previously... View ArticleView Article

Co-op pay award cements commitment to Real Living Wage

Co-op pay award cements commitment to Real Living Wage

07 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Co-op’s frontline store staff have voted to accept an above inflation pay award which will see hourly rates increase to at least £12.60 per hour during... View ArticleView Article

Looking ahead to the Retail Technology Show

Looking ahead to the Retail Technology Show

07 March 2025 by Glynn Davis

Boosting technology usage and nurturing demand for sustainable purchasing decisions among younger consumers are key themes currently resonating across the retail landscape. These critical aspects underpinned... View ArticleView Article

Currys invests £8 million in staff pay

Currys invests £8 million in staff pay

07 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Currys is investing £8 million in raising pay for all hourly paid staff. The electricals and technology retailer’s store colleagues will see their minimum hourly rate... View ArticleView Article

Pepco Group could put Poundland up for sale

Pepco Group could put Poundland up for sale

07 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Poundland’s owner, Pepco Group, which also operates Dealz and Pepco, is exploring the sale of Poundland as part of a broader strategic shift. In its Capital... View ArticleView Article