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AO World acquires Jessops from Peter Jones

AO World has acquired specialist photography retailer Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones. Funded from existing cash resources, the move forms part of AO’s strategy…

Arne signs for third UK store at Victoria Leeds

Arne has signed for its third permanent store in the UK at Victoria Leeds. The fashion brand will occupy a 3,658 square foot store situated within…

Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform ‘With Bouncing Soles’

Dr. Martens has launched a new global brand platform as part of a new ecommerce experience to support its consumer-first strategy. Called “With Bouncing Soles,” the…

British Garden Centres profit up almost 60% in 2025

British Garden Centres has announced a jump in sales and profit for 2025 following favourable spring weather and continued investment across its portfolio. The family run…

Morrisons launches its annual flu vaccination service

Morrisons has launched its annual flu vaccination service in its pharmacies. Eligible individuals will receive free NHS jabs, while non-eligible customers can access the service privately…

Aldi and Deliveroo trial rapid grocery delivery at eight UK stores

Aldi is teaming up with Deliveroo on an eight-store trial of on-demand delivery. The trial will start in Aldi shops in Norwich, Ipswich, Tamworth, Letchworth Garden…

Mango names Kasia Niemirowicz-Majtas as new chief retail officer

Mango has promoted Kasia Niemirowicz-Majtas to the role of chief retail officer. Also becoming a member of the fashion retailer’s steering committee, she will succeed César…

Poundland reports 6.4% like-for-like sales growth as turnaround continues

Poundland’s recovery has “gathered momentum” in its fourth quarter, with a return to like-for-like sales growth following a restructuring programme that included the removal of some…

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…

Tesco brings virtual try-on to F&F clothing in in-store trial

Tesco is trialling new virtual try-on technology at its Sandhurst Extra store as it looks to give customers the chance to see how around F&F womenswear…

DFS delivers robust profit growth despite subdued market

DFS has said it delivered robust financial progress in the year to 28 June with increased profit despite a subdued market. In the 52 weeks to…

ASOS turnaround gathers pace as GMV returns to growth

ASOS has reported significant progress in its turnaround ahead of the publication of its results for the year to 30 August 2026, with gross merchandise value…

Tesco launches nationwide on Deliveroo after successful trial

Tesco has launched nationwide on Deliveroo following a successful trial. The supermarket said the move will give millions more customers a further way to order itsfresh…

Boots to launch on TikTok Shop with No7 Beauty range

Boots is to debut on TikTok Shop as it looks to give customers more ways to shop its beauty ranges online. Launching on 28 September as…

Boden partners with Stripe & Stare on limited-edition lingerie collection

Boden has partnered with underwear and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare on a limited-edition capsule collection. Launching on both brands’ websites on 11 October, the collaboration…

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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