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Lidl’s record breaking Christmas driven by Deluxe range

Lidl GB has posted record Christmas trading with sales increasing by 12% year-on-year in the four weeks to 24 December. The supermarket saw a surge in... View Article
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Aldi reports record Christmas trading

Aldi reports record Christmas trading

02 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi has recorded its best-ever Christmas with sales of more than £1.5 billion in the run-up to the big day. The supermarket saw its sales grow... View Article

Babbico appoints former Mothercare head as CEO

Babbico appoints former Mothercare head as CEO

02 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Baby and toddler brand Babbico has appointed former Mothercare head Dan Le Vesconte as chief executive. Prior to joining Mothercare in January 2023, Le Vesconte held... View Article

Morrisons announces new round of price cuts

Morrisons announces new round of price cuts

02 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Morrisons is cutting the prices of over 200 popular products as it looks to help customers through the January squeeze after the expense of Christmas. The... View Article

Aldi cuts food waste by almost 60% and sets new 2030 target

Aldi cuts food waste by almost 60% and sets new 2030 target

02 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi has set a new food waste reduction goal after hitting its 2030 target eight years early. The supermarket had committed to reducing food waste by... View Article

Interview with Aaron Chatterley: Behind the scenes of Indu Beauty

Interview with Aaron Chatterley: Behind the scenes of Indu Beauty

01 January 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Empowering Teens and breaking beauty norms with Aaron Chatterley, indu. We talk with Aaron Chatterley, co-founder of the newly launched teen-focused beauty brand, indu. Aaron’s journey... View Article

Festive greetings from all at The Retail Bulletin

Festive greetings from all at The Retail Bulletin

24 December 2023 by Angela Beevers

The Retail Bulletin team is taking a break over the festive period but we’ll be back with all the latest retail news on 2 January. It’s... View Article

The rising significance of Chief People Officers in UK Retail: A year in review

The rising significance of Chief People Officers in UK Retail: A year in review

24 December 2023 by Natalie Fresen

In recent years, the role of Chief People Officer (CPO) has emerged as a pivotal position in the corporate landscape, particularly in the retail sector. This... View Article

Aldi to strengthen its Scottish portfolio with £56 million investment over the next two years

Aldi to strengthen its Scottish portfolio with £56 million investment over the next two years

24 December 2023 by Angela Beevers

Aldi is to invest more than £56 million in Scotland over the next two years with the opening of three new stores and the extension of... View Article

Mango forecasts record sales as it looks ahead to opening 500 new stores

Mango forecasts record sales as it looks ahead to opening 500 new stores

22 December 2023 by Angela Beevers

Fashion retailer Mango is expecting to have achieved record sales of over €3 billion in its 2023 financial year as it looks ahead to opening 500... View Article

John Lewis Partnership donates 3,510 food parcels to support care leavers into the New Year

22 December 2023 By Angela Beevers

The John Lewis Partnership is supporting 1,170 care-experienced people with 3,510 food parcels to support them until New Year. The food parcels will be distributed to... View Article

Kohl’s appoints new board director

22 December 2023 By Angela Beevers

US department store chain Kohl’s has appointed Wendy Arlin to its board of directors. The move forms part of an ongoing board refreshment process at Kohl’s... View Article

Nike Rise concept to join line-up at Trinity Leeds

22 December 2023 By Angela Beevers

Nike is to open a new flagship Nike Rise store at Trinity Leeds next year. The Nike Rise concept aims to enhance shopping experiences through innovative... View Article

Aldi raises over £10,000 for Scottish foodbanks in 2023

21 December 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Aldi Scotland has raised over £10,000 for Scottish foodbanks in 2023 thanks to its popular Supermarket Sweep initiative. Launched in 2016, Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep gives customers... View Article

We need to give shopworkers the kindness and respect they deserve this Christmas and New Year

21 December 2023 By Natalie Fresen

By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive for the Retail Trust Amidst retail’s busiest time of the year, new research for the Retail Trust’s respect retail campaign has... View Article

Majestic rewards staff with extra time off over Christmas and New Year period

21 December 2023 By Angela Beevers

Majestic is rewarding its staff for their hard work during 2023 with additional time off during the Christmas and New Year period. The wine retailer has... View Article