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AS Watson Group Appoints CEO and Deputy CEO of Marionnaud Group

AS Watson Group today announced the appointments of Kulvinder Birring as CEO of Marionnaud Group and Gabriele Betti as Deputy CEO of Marionnaud Group, subsidiaries of... View Article
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Ann Summers appoints finance director

Ann Summers appoints finance director

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Ann Summers has announced that Kristina Moln-Page is being promoted to the role of finance director. Due to take up her new role on 1 July,... View Article

Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges

Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Discount retailer Poundland is to begin advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for the first time. Starting on 15... View Article

[Interview] A day in the life… John Stubbs, CEO and Founder YesColours

[Interview] A day in the life… John Stubbs, CEO and Founder YesColours

14 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

John Stubbs, Founder and driving force behind YesColours, brings a diverse and extensive background from various design-related sectors to his role. At the helm of this... View Article

John Lewis Partnership returns to profit but will not pay bonus

John Lewis Partnership returns to profit but will not pay bonus

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis Partnership has returned to annual profit and announced that it will be investing significantly in the business as part of its refreshed plan.... View Article

Primark unveils collaboration with Hello Kitty and launches Hello Kitty Cafés in select stores

Primark unveils collaboration with Hello Kitty and launches Hello Kitty Cafés in select stores

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Primark has partnered with Sanrio on a new collection inspired by Hello Kitty. Celebrating 50 years of the pop culture icon, the move has also included... View Article

Marks & Spencer appoints new lingerie director

Marks & Spencer appoints new lingerie director

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has appointed Charlotte Davies as its new lingerie director. According to Drapers, she will succeed Laura Charles who is stepping down from the... View Article

Foot Locker appoints chief human resources officer

Foot Locker appoints chief human resources officer

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Foot Locker has appointed Cindy Carlisle as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. She previously worked with Stryker Corporation where she was group vice... View Article

Hobbs joins line-up at Atria Watford

Hobbs joins line-up at Atria Watford

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Womenswear brand Hobbs has opened a new store at Atria Watford. The 3,300 square foot space will showcase the brand’s latest collections, including everyday, workwear and... View Article

Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street

Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street

13 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Will retail stores exist in the future? The future of the high street hangs in the balance due to significant digital advancement and shoppers’ evolving habits.... View Article

Dobbies invites nominations for national community initiative

13 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Dobbies, the premier garden centre in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of the Dobbies Community Gardens initiative. This new programme is designed to... View Article

Empowering Portsmouth’s Youth: ‘Made in Portsmouth’ challenge ignites innovation

13 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Gunwharf Quays has announced the launch of the ‘Made in Portsmouth’ enterprise challenge, now in its sixth iteration. This year, students from Admiral Lord Nelson School,... View Article

[Interview] PiRA Judge: Alison Payne, COOK

13 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Meet Alison Payne, People Director at COOK, who is joining us on the judging panel for the People in Retail Awards 2024. With a background in... View Article

Fed welcomes new report aimed at tackling retail crime

13 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) says it is pleased to see police and crime commissioners (PCCS) across England and Wales are responding to its... View Article

Aldi donates over 2.5 million meals in a year through partnership with Company Shop

13 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Aldi is celebrating a significant milestone in its partnership with surplus food and household products redistributor, Company Shop Group. In the past year, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket... View Article

Music Magpie benefits from margin improvement and overhead reduction

13 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Music Magpie grew its adjusted EBITDA by 15.4% to £7.5 million in the year to 30 November after it benefited from tight control of margins and... View Article