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DSA renews standards campaign amid concerns over AI-generated marketing content

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) has renewed its call for greater adoption of recognised industry standards across the UK market, describing the need as “increasingly urgent”.…

Sanderson Design Group signs 10-year Designers Guild licensing agreement with Dunelm

Sanderson Design Group, the owner of consumer brands Sanderson, Zoffany and Scion, has announced a 10-year licensing agreement with Dunelm for Designers Guild wallpapers, fabrics and…

DFS appoints Liz McMeikan as chair designate to succeed Steve Johnson

DFS has appointed Liz McMeikan as non-executive director and chair designate. McMeikan will join the furniture retailer’s board with immediate effect and will succeed Steve Johnson…

Aldi reveals full list of 24 new stores opening before Christmas

Aldi has revealed the full list of new stores it will be opening between now and Christmas. The announcement follows the release of the supermarket’s latest…

Waitrose expands nitrite-free range as demand surges by 34%

Waitrose is expanding its ‘Made Without Nitrites’ range as it looks to meet a surge in demand for nitrite free pork products. The supermarket added two…

LeMieux hires new CFO and chair as it targets international growth

LeMieux has appointed James Davenport as chief financial officer and Richard Cotter as non-executive chairman, as it enters its next phase of international growth. Davenport has…

Kiehl’s opens European flagship on London’s Carnaby Street

Beauty and wellness brand Kiehl’s has opened a new European flagship store on London’s Carnaby Street. The 1,300 square foot space spans three floors, with a…

Dr. Martens appoints Justin Lee Seungoh to lead South Korea business

The Dr. Martens footwear brand has appointed Justin Lee Seungoh as general manager for South Korea as it looks to build its presence in the market.…

Weston family edges closer to £7bn deal for Boots

The billionaire Weston family is edging closer to acquiring Boots from its private equity owners, Sycamore Partners. According to The Telegraph, a £7 billion deal for…

Topps Tiles revenue dips 1.3% to £292m after store closures

Topps Tiles has seen its group revenue dip by 1.3% to £292 million in the year to 26 September, with the decline reflecting the annualisation of…

Superdrug launches 24/7 delivery through Just Eat

Superdrug has announced the launch of a 24/7 delivery service through Just Eat as part of its “Online + Offline” strategy that aims  to offer an integrated…

Jo Malone London to open new store at Belfast’s Victoria Square

Jo Malone London is to open a new store in Northern Ireland at Belfast’s Victoria Centre. The brand has signed for a 3,402 square foot store,…

Co-op revamps Fairtrade wines as shoppers trade up for Christmas

Co-op has undertaken its first major refresh in recent years of its biggest-selling Fairtrade wines. From this autumn, the retailer will roll out new and improved…

Aldi to invest record £900m in new stores and distribution centres

Aldi is to invest a record £900 million in new stores and distribution centres in Britain next year. The news coincides with the supermarket’s latest annual…

The Very Group hires former Frasers Group exec as new marketing director

The Very Group has appointed former Frasers Group executive Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director. With experience spanning fashion, sport and beauty, she previously worked…

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How AI is changing HR: Joanna Griffin on people, technology and the future of retail

Joanna Griffin has built her HR career around taking on difficult challenges, from leading complex people projects to building HR functions from the ground up. Currently…

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Retail, leisure and hospitality: What really happens in a cyber attack

A cyber incident can disrupt bookings, payments, stock, suppliers and site systems at once. We look at how you can better map dependencies and test workarounds…

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