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Sainsbury’s celebrates launch of new flagship store in Wales
John Lewis Partnership appoints Clare Swindell to board
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco director Clare Swindell to its board as a non-executive director. She has also become chair of the board’s... View Article
Marks & Spencer welcomes Puma and Reebok to ‘The Sports Edit on M&S’ platform
Marks & Spencer is adding sportswear brands Puma and Reebok to the ‘The Sports Edit on M&S’ platform. The move will enable the retailer to boost... View Article
White Stuff founders consider sale after unsolicited takeover approach
The White Stuff fashion chain is reportedly exploring a sale of the business following an unsolicited takeover approach. According to Sky News, the retailer’s founders George... View Article
CMO Group launches Landscaping Superstore
CMO Group, the online retailer of building materials and products, has launched a new Landscaping Superstore for DIY customers and the trade sector. The group said... View Article
Breaking news: Farfetch CEO steps down amid Coupang acquisition fallout
In a significant shakeup following the acquisition of luxury marketplace Farfetch by South Korea’s Coupang for $500 million, CEO José Neves has announced his departure from... View Article
Geek Retreat launches new loyalty app to reward customers
Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, has launched a new app to reward its loyal customer base. Customers using... View Article
AO World acquires IP rights of mobile phone firm A1 Comms
AO World has acquired the intellectual property rights of mobile phone business A1 Comms following the company’s fall into administration. The purchase price was £2.2 million... View Article
A day in the life of … Jonathan Clark, Creative Director of Shelved
In 2022 whilst working at Rack Systems Engineering, Jonathan Clark noticed a gap in the market for a consumer-facing modular furniture system that could be adapted... View Article
Poundland invests in major makeovers at 150 stores
Poundland will be giving 150 stores in the UK and Ireland major makeovers by the end of August. The ‘Project Evo’ transformations will mark the first... View Article
Lidl switches to electronic shelf labelling
Lidl is changing how it displays its prices following a successful trial of electronic shelf labelling in over 35 stores. The supermarket said the move is... View Article
Tesco launches apprenticeship scheme aimed at young people from deprived areas,
Tesco has launched a new retail apprenticeship aimed at young people from deprived areas. The supermarket is working with Lifetime Training and The Prince’s Trust to... View Article
VF Corporation appoints Caroline Brown to board
VF Corporation, the parent company of The North Face and Timberland, has appointed former Donna Karan chief executive Caroline Brown to its board. With more than 30... View Article
Kingfisher sets major new colleague learning target
Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has set a new target for 20,000 colleagues to have completed an apprenticeship, traineeship or formal qualification by... View Article
Intimissimi launches Kensington store
Oniverse Group, which was previously known as Calzedonia, is continuing its UK expansion of the Intimissimi lingerie brand with the launch of a new store in... View Article
Rising tide of violence against Shop Workers sparks urgent calls for government action
In a concerning trend reflecting the growing vulnerability of retail staff, incidents of violence against shop workers have surged by a staggering 50% in just one... View Article
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