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Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and close its cafes

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers
Sainsbury’s has said it will be cutting 3,000 jobs as it announced plans to close its cafes and patisserie, hot food and pizza counters. The move... View ArticleView Article
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Retail trends 2025 shaping seamless experiences and unified commerce

Retail trends 2025 shaping seamless experiences and unified commerce

23 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

As retailers hit the ground running in 2025, the customer experience remains firmly in the spotlight. The National Retail Federation’s Big Show highlighted a clear trend:... View ArticleView Article

Rituals hails record year after sales exceed €2 billion

Rituals hails record year after sales exceed €2 billion

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Rituals’ sales is set to open more stores across the world after its annual sales broke through the €2 billion barrier. In the beauty brand’s 2024... View ArticleView Article

Primark cuts sales outlook after weaker performance in UK

Primark cuts sales outlook after weaker performance in UK

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Associated British Foods (ABF) has cut its full year sales forecast for Primark after the fashion retailer posted a decline in sales in the UK in... View ArticleView Article

The Fragrance Shop hails strong end to 2024

The Fragrance Shop hails strong end to 2024

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Fragrance Shop has been celebrating a strong end to 2024, its 30th anniversary year. Sales were up 4.6% year-on-year in the five weeks to 28... View ArticleView Article

Alo Yoga unveils new store in London's Covent Garden

Alo Yoga unveils new store in London's Covent Garden

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Alo Yoga the luxury activewear brand has opened a new store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. Situated in an anchor unit at the junction of... View ArticleView Article

Wickes publishes gender and ethnicity pay gap report

Wickes publishes gender and ethnicity pay gap report

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Wickes has published its latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report which highlights the progress the home improvement retailer is making to build gender and ethnicity... View ArticleView Article

CMA appoints Doug Gurr as interim chair

CMA appoints Doug Gurr as interim chair

23 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed Doug Gurr, the former Amazon UK country manager, as interim chair. The move follows a meeting of the... View ArticleView Article

Gymshark collaborates with Leana Deeb on modest activewear range

Gymshark collaborates with Leana Deeb on modest activewear range

22 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Gymshark has collaborated with fitness influencer Leana Deeb on a range of modest activewear. The move follows a study by the brand where 84% of survey... View ArticleView Article

Conversation with... Lee Bagnall, chief executive of Go Outdoors

Conversation with... Lee Bagnall, chief executive of Go Outdoors

22 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

We were delighted to interview Lee Bagnall, chief executive of Go Outdoors, as part of The Retail Bulletin’s Conversations series. While learning more about his incredible... View ArticleView Article