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Mango strengthens its commitment to innovation by entering Roblox

Fashion retailer Mango will be boosting its digital innovation credentials by opening an immersive store on the Roblox platform. To be located in the virtual Outfit... View Article
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Marks & Spencer makes new senior appointments to drive next phase of transformation

Marks & Spencer makes new senior appointments to drive next phase of transformation

26 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has made two new appointments within its senior team. Rachel Higham has been hired as chief digital and technology officer while Mark Lemming... View Article

Aldi introduces further round of price cuts

Aldi introduces further round of price cuts

26 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi has introduced a further round of price cuts on a range of fresh produce and everyday essentials. The move means that the supermarket has now... View Article

Marks & Spencer lowers hundreds of furniture prices

Marks & Spencer lowers hundreds of furniture prices

26 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has lowered the prices of over 400 furniture styles as it passes back the benefits of lower costs in its supply chain to... View Article

N Brown Group appoints new chief people officer

N Brown Group appoints new chief people officer

25 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

N Brown Group has appointed Natalie Rogers as its new chief people officer. With 25 years’ experience spanning digital, tech and financial services, she was previously... View Article

Comment: Repair services move out of the shadows

Comment: Repair services move out of the shadows

25 January 2024 by Glynn Davis

Hidden away on a typically non-descript industrial estate in North London, where you take your life into your own hands as you navigate around articulated lorries,... View Article

Dr Martens posts 21% drop in third quarter revenue

Dr Martens posts 21% drop in third quarter revenue

25 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Footwear retailer Dr Martens has posted a 21% drop in third quarter revenue following a weak performance in the US and its wholesale channel. In the... View Article

Halfords maintains profit guidance after “resilient” third quarter performance

Halfords maintains profit guidance after “resilient” third quarter performance

25 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Halfords has seen its group revenue rise by 1.6% in its third quarter as stronger sales in its motoring and needs-based categories were partly offset by... View Article

Co-op launches sustainability payment pilot for farmers

Co-op launches sustainability payment pilot for farmers

25 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Co-op has launched a  pilot scheme in which farmers in its beef supply chain are financially rewarded for sustainable farming practices. In a partnership with supplier... View Article

JD.com teams up with Evri to drive growth of European brands in China

JD.com teams up with Evri to drive growth of European brands in China

25 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Chinese marketplace JD.com is partnering with Evri as it looks to offer European brands access to its vast consumer base in China. In a statement, JD.com... View Article

eBay to cut 1,000 jobs

25 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

eBay has announced that it is to cut its current workforce by around 1,000 roles as part of plans to “better position” the company for long-term... View Article

Boohoo names new chief financial officer

25 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

Boohoo has announced that it has appointed Stephen Morana as its chief financial officer after Shaun McCabe stepped down from the role by mutual agreement with... View Article

Tips for entering HR or People Development Team of the Year Award

24 January 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Considering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 5 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence: To submit an entry for the People Development Team of... View Article

British Retail Consortium sets out Manifesto for Retail

24 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

The British Retail Consortium has launched a Manifesto for Retail in which it lays out its vision for a “better retail future”. This aims for a... View Article

B&M chairman to step down

24 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

B&M has announced that its chairman Peter Bamford is to retire during the current calendar year. Bamford has held the position since March 2018 when he... View Article

Bridgepoint to acquire RoC Skincare

24 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

Bridgepoint is to acquire a majority shareholding in RoC Skincare from the brand’s existing backer, Gryphon Investors. Financial terms have not been disclosed. Founded in Paris... View Article