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Comment: Department stores can be a beacon for retail

01 April 2025 by Glynn Davis
Department stores have arguably been ground zero for store closures in the UK with a raft of storied names disappearing from high streets over recent years.... View ArticleView Article
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Tech Anxiety in Retail: Leaders' Path to Innovation

Tech Anxiety in Retail: Leaders' Path to Innovation

01 April 2025 by Natalie Fresen

Innovation is the key to success in retail. In the digital retail of today, innovation has become an essential element for the survival and growth of... View ArticleView Article

The Customer Xperience Alliance (CXA) appoints Martin Newman as Chair to lead industry transformation

The Customer Xperience Alliance (CXA) appoints Martin Newman as Chair to lead industry transformation

01 April 2025 by Patrick Overall

The Customer Xperience Alliance (CXA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Martin Newman, globally recognised consumer champion and CX authority, as Chair of the organisation... View ArticleView Article

IKEA expands UK footprint with three new smaller format stores

IKEA expands UK footprint with three new smaller format stores

01 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

IKEA is expanding its UK footprint with the opening of three smaller format stores on former Homebase sites. Due to launch later this year, the shops... View ArticleView Article

M&S to invest over £50 million in new and improved stores in north west

M&S to invest over £50 million in new and improved stores in north west

01 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

M&S is to invest over £50 million in new and improved shops in the north west of England as part of its ongoing store renewal and... View ArticleView Article

It’s the little moments that make a big difference

It’s the little moments that make a big difference

01 April 2025 by Natalie Fresen

How to ace the awards entry (and how to write about them) When we talk about recognising people in retail, the spotlight often falls on big... View ArticleView Article

Majestic to acquire Enotria & Coe

Majestic to acquire Enotria & Coe

01 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Majestic is to acquire premium wines and spirits supplier Enotria & Coe in a move designed to accelerate its ambition to become the UK’s pre-eminent supplier... View ArticleView Article

Morrisons introduces Sensory Support Boxes to help autistic and neurodivergent shoppers

Morrisons introduces Sensory Support Boxes to help autistic and neurodivergent shoppers

01 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Morrisons is partnering with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes to help autistic and neurodivergent customers have a positive shopping experience in its... View ArticleView Article

Asda launches facial recognition trial in five stores

Asda launches facial recognition trial in five stores

31 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Asda has begun a trial of live facial recognition technology in five Greater Manchester stores as it looks to evaluate its potential for improving staff and... View ArticleView Article

Naked Wines founder leaves the business

Naked Wines founder leaves the business

31 March 2025 by Angela Beevers

Naked Wines founder Rowan Gormley has stepped down as non-executive chairman and as a director of the business with immediate effect. The move follows the retailer’s... View ArticleView Article