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John Lewis executive finance director, Bérangère Michel, to leave the business
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that its executive finance director, Bérangère Michel, is to leave the business later this year. In a statement, the partnership... View Article
Pret A Manger announces board changes as it ramps up international growth
Pret A Manger has made a series of board changes as it looks ahead to its next phase of international growth. These have included one of... View Article
Mango continues US expansion with new east coast stores
Mango is continuing to expand in the US with new east coast openings in Washington and Boston. The news follows the launch of the fashion retailer’s... View Article
B&Q launches energy saving hubs with the GMCA to boost energy efficiency
B&Q, the home improvement retailer, has launched two in-store Energy Saving Hubs in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The hubs, located at B&Q’s... View Article
Clarks celebrates iconic style with inaugural Wallabee Day on April 26th
Clarks are excited to announce the first-ever Wallabee Day to take place every year on 26th April, encouraging its global community of wearers to share their... View Article
Microsoft’s Olaf Akkerman joins People in Retail Awards judging panel
We’re thrilled to introduce our newest judge for the People in Retail Awards: Olaf, a dynamic leader at the forefront of the UK’s tech industry. Olaf... View Article
Dobbies appoints Robert Cook as board advisor for its restaurant business
Garden centre retailer Dobbies has appointed Robert Cook as a board advisor to support the development of its restaurant business. A former chief executive of TGI... View Article
The Cotswold Company expands into Northern Ireland
The Cotswold Company has expanded its premium delivery service to customers in Northern Ireland as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the UK.... View Article
Comment: Democratising personalisation
When entering the Salon de Parfums on the sixth floor of Harrods’ Knightsbridge flagship it not only looks pretty good with its polished marble flooring but... View Article
Primark posts strong growth in half year sales and profit
Primark has delivered 7.5% growth in half year sales to £4.5 billion as newly opened stores and last year’s selected price increases offset the impact of... View Article
JD Sports to acquire US retailer Hibbett
JD Sports is to acquire the US sports fashion retailer Hibbett for $1.08 billion. With headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, Hibbett has 1,169 stores in 36 states... View Article
John Lewis joins Canopy Pack4Good initiative
In a partnership with the environmental not-for-profit Canopy, John Lewis has become the largest UK retailer to sign up to the Pack4Good initiative Signatories to the... View Article
Understanding the challenges of mental health in retail
In recent years, there has been a surge in raising awareness regarding mental wellbeing and the negative effects of poor mental health conditions on employees’ performance.... View Article
Nobody’s Child partners with Sojo for a pop-up repair station at Carnaby Street store
Responsible fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, is excited to announce an exclusive pop-up with SOJO repair station in celebration of World Earth Day, on Saturday 27th April... View Article
Nudea marks Earth Day with second annual sustainability report
In alignment with Earth Day, Nudea, a pioneering B Corp certified brand, has released its second annual Sustainability Report, showcasing a year of substantial progress towards... View Article
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