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Comment: Are Gen Zs really any different?

21 January 2025 by glynn-davis
During my lifetime retailers and other consumer-focused businesses have been perennially obsessed with appealing to the youth market. This is despite the fact that at any... View ArticleView Article
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Mulberry finance chief to step down

Mulberry finance chief to step down

21 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Mulberry Group  has announced that its group finance director has notified its board of his intention to resign. Charles Anderson will step down from the board... View ArticleView Article

Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service across UK

Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service across UK

21 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 UK stores as it looks to meet growing demand for on-site delivery from tradespeople and... View ArticleView Article

[Commentary] TikTok Ban and its implications for Retailers

[Commentary] TikTok Ban and its implications for Retailers

20 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

The recent ban on TikTok in the United States marks a turning point in the intersection of tech, commerce and international relations. The decision, stemming from... View ArticleView Article

Club L London appoints Dan Lorenson as chief marketing officer

Club L London appoints Dan Lorenson as chief marketing officer

20 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Luxury womenswear brand Club L London has appointed Dan Lorenson as chief marketing officer. Lorenson has been working in a lead consulting role as the brand’s... View ArticleView Article

Conversation with... Paul Hornby

Conversation with... Paul Hornby

20 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

In this latest interview in our Conversations series, we chat with Paul Hornby whose impressive career has included roles such as Digital Customer Experience Director at... View ArticleView Article

Portmeirion Group appoints new chairman

Portmeirion Group appoints new chairman

20 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Portmeirion Group has announced that its chairman Dick Steele is to step down and be succeeded by Peter Tracey. In a statement, the owner, designer, manufacturer... View ArticleView Article

Co-op opens first new store of 2025

Co-op opens first new store of 2025

20 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Co-op has opened its first new store of 2025 in Manchester’s Salford Quays as it accelerates its growth in the convenience sector. The shop is situated... View ArticleView Article

Liberty appoints group buying and merchandising director

Liberty appoints group buying and merchandising director

20 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Liberty has appointed Lydia King to the role of  group buying and merchandising director. She had previously spent the last year as interim buying director at... View ArticleView Article

The Range unveils first-ever superstores featuring ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’

The Range unveils first-ever superstores featuring ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’

17 January 2025 by Natalie Fresen

The Range has today celebrated the grand opening of three new concept Superstores in Birmingham Kings Heath, Pollokshaws, and Christchurch, marking a significant milestone in its... View ArticleView Article