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AS Watson Group Appoints CEO and Deputy CEO of Marionnaud Group
Ann Summers appoints finance director
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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