Retail News

Desert Island Stores: Lara Chant, co-founder of Brityard

13 February 2025 by Glynn Davis
Lara Chant is co-founder of Brityard that brings together independent British brands together in a physical space on London’s Regent Street. The objective is to highlight... View ArticleView Article
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Søstrene Grene to open flagship store at Oxford Circus

Søstrene Grene to open flagship store at Oxford Circus

13 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Søstrene Grene is continuing its UK expansion with the opening a new central London store this spring. Situated in Argyll Street, just off Oxford Circus, the... View ArticleView Article

Tesco aims to offer 1,500 apprenticeships by 2027

Tesco aims to offer 1,500 apprenticeships by 2027

13 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Tesco has announced a major expansion of its apprenticeship scheme. The supermarket will be offering five times more places on its Stronger Starts programme in 2025... View ArticleView Article

Freemans appoints Paul Horsfield as chief commercial officer

Freemans appoints Paul Horsfield as chief commercial officer

13 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Freemans digital department store has appointed Paul Horsfield to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. Horsfield previously worked with N Brown Group for... View ArticleView Article

Space NK founder joins Philip Kingsley board

Space NK founder joins Philip Kingsley board

13 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Premium hair care brand Philip Kingsley has appointed Space NK founder Nicky Kinnaird as a non-executive director. Kinnaird founded the beauty retailer in 1991 and opened... View ArticleView Article

Palm Angels acquired by Bluestar Alliance

Palm Angels acquired by Bluestar Alliance

13 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Palm Angels luxury streetwear brand has been acquired by global brand management firm, Bluestar Alliance. The move follows Bluestar’s recent acquisition of Off-White from LVMH... View ArticleView Article

Meet Terry Cannon, founder and MD of WeComm

Meet Terry Cannon, founder and MD of WeComm

12 February 2025 by Natalie Fresen

We’re super chuffed to announce Terry Cannon, as a judge for this year’s People in Retail Awards. With over 18 years of experience in the retail... View ArticleView Article

Bringing belonging to the workplace

Bringing belonging to the workplace

12 February 2025 by Glynn Davis

As recruitment and retention become increasingly challenging retailers should focus greater attention on the important dynamics of communications, culture and engendering belonging among the workforce. These... View ArticleView Article

Dr. Martens appoints two new non-executive directors

Dr. Martens appoints two new non-executive directors

12 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Dr. Martens  has appointed Robert Hanson and Benoit Vauchy as non-executive directors. With a strong track record of delivering growth at consumer brands, Hanson is a... View ArticleView Article

River Island chair steps down as former CEO returns

River Island chair steps down as former CEO returns

12 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

River Island has announced that its executive chair Richard Bradbury is stepping down for personal reasons. In addition, former chief executive Ben Lewis is returning to... View ArticleView Article