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Primark launches 'Never Basic' campaign

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers
Primark has launched a new campaign to highlight the value of its “quality” essentials clothing items. Running across social channels and 462 stores, the ‘Never Basic’... View ArticleView Article
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Asda to launch first of its kind 'George' concept store

Asda to launch first of its kind 'George' concept store

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Asda will be trialling a new standalone concept store for its George clothing and homewares brand. If successful, it will replace the Asda Living brand portfolio... View ArticleView Article

Rapha appoints chief brand officer

Rapha appoints chief brand officer

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Rapha has appointed Jodie Harrison to the newly created role of chief brand officer. Harrison, who has been consulting for the premium cycling apparel brand since... View ArticleView Article

Implementing AI in Retail HR: Challenges and Best Practices

Implementing AI in Retail HR: Challenges and Best Practices

28 April 2025 by Emina Demitri-Watson

From automating routine tasks to enhancing employee engagement strategies, AI in retail HR is transforming what’s possible for HR teams. These teams are under increasing pressure... View ArticleView Article

Conversation with... Shannon Osman, head of retail at Footasylum

Conversation with... Shannon Osman, head of retail at Footasylum

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

In this latest interview in our Conversations series, we chat with Shannon Osman about her remarkable career to date, her role as head of retail at... View ArticleView Article

Lidl GB to invest £500 million in expansion as it also publishes

Lidl GB to invest £500 million in expansion as it also publishes "wish list" of new store sites

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Lidl GB is to invest £500 million in expansion with plans to open more than 40 new stores across the country in its current financial year.... View ArticleView Article

Schuh signs for flagship store in Edinburgh

Schuh signs for flagship store in Edinburgh

28 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Schuh is to open a Scottish flagship store at St James Quarter in Edinburgh on 1 May. Situated adjacent to high street brands Superdrug, Boots and... View ArticleView Article

Vuori continues UK expansion with new King’s Road store

Vuori continues UK expansion with new King’s Road store

27 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Vuori has opened its third London location on Chelsea’s King’s Road as it continues its UK expansion. The move follows the Californian performance lifestyle brand’s launch of stores... View ArticleView Article

Sol de Janeiro expands executive team to support next phase of global growth

Sol de Janeiro expands executive team to support next phase of global growth

27 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Beauty brand Sol de Janeiro has appointed Laurie Lovett as chief people and impact officer as well as Elaine Paik as chief financial officer. Lovett previously... View ArticleView Article

Consumer confidence drops in April as inflation fears increase

Consumer confidence drops in April as inflation fears increase

25 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Consumer confidence has dropped in April amid rising household costs and warnings of potentially high inflation. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by four points... View ArticleView Article