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Comment: Are Gen Zs really any different?

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 Article
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Primark unveils new adaptive clothing collection

Primark unveils new adaptive clothing collection

21 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

Primark has unveiled its new adaptive clothing collection that has been created in partnership with adaptive fashion designer and disability advocate, Victoria Jenkins. The move follows... View Article

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 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 Article

THG Ingenuity hires Lucy Cooper as chief commercial officer

THG Ingenuity hires Lucy Cooper as chief commercial officer

21 January 2025 by Angela Beevers

THG Ingenuity has appointed Lucy Cooper as chief commercial officer. In her new role, she will play a key role in driving the company’s growth agenda... View 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 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 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 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 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 Article

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 Article

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 Article

Busting myths: How retail can offer long and rewarding careers

17 January 2025 By Natalie Fresen

Some might argue that retail store positions are better suited to those seeking short-term jobs or a stepping stone towards their ‘forever career.’ However, in retailers... View Article

Aldi to open nine new stores in London this year

17 January 2025 By Angela Beevers

Aldi is to open nine stores in London this year as part of a £55 million investment within the M25.   Today, the supermarket said four of... View Article

Lidl to make big change to packaging

17 January 2025 By Angela Beevers

Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025,... View Article

Battersea Power Station to see opening of new exhibition venue

17 January 2025 By Angela Beevers

Battersea Power Station is to see a new exhibition space launch at its south London location. The new venue, called NEON at Battersea Power Station, will... View Article

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Conversation with… Paul Hornby
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