Retail News
Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team
Asda has announced that Gavin Chappell is to return to the supermarket in a new role of vice president of food and GM supply. He previously... View ArticleView Article
Co-op pay award cements commitment to Real Living Wage
Co-op’s frontline store staff have voted to accept an above inflation pay award which will see hourly rates increase to at least £12.60 per hour during... View ArticleView Article
Looking ahead to the Retail Technology Show
Boosting technology usage and nurturing demand for sustainable purchasing decisions among younger consumers are key themes currently resonating across the retail landscape. These critical aspects underpinned... View ArticleView Article
Currys invests £8 million in staff pay
Currys is investing £8 million in raising pay for all hourly paid staff. The electricals and technology retailer’s store colleagues will see their minimum hourly rate... View ArticleView Article
Pepco Group could put Poundland up for sale
Poundland’s owner, Pepco Group, which also operates Dealz and Pepco, is exploring the sale of Poundland as part of a broader strategic shift. In its Capital... View ArticleView Article
Pandora names new general manager for British Isles
Jewellery brand Pandora has announced that Nicole Clayton will become its new general manager of the British Isles on 1 April. Having worked extensively with a... View ArticleView Article
Southern Co-op leader to step down after long career in retail
Southern Co-op has announced that Mark Smith is to step down as chief executive to focus on non-executive roles. Due to leave the organisation on 13 June,... View ArticleView Article
B&Q launches campaign to help tackle gender imbalance in trade sector
TradePoint, the trade brand of home improvement retailer B&Q, has launched ‘Do The Lift Thing’ campaign to shine a spotlight on tradeswomen who are breaking down... View ArticleView Article
M&S makes biggest ever investment in retail pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £95 million in its retail pay by raising the rate for customer assistants from £12 to £12.60 per hour. For staff... View ArticleView Article
How leadership styles impact retail employee and customer engagement
Explore the effects of leadership styles on retail employees and customers, using real examples from UK retailers to give you an insight into how they work... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Greengrocers showing shoots of growth
Think of greengrocers and images of old-school stores and market stalls spring to mind, which have largely been usurped over the years by the major supermarkets,... View ArticleView Article
Virgin Wines chief financial officer to retire
Virgin Wines has announced that Graeme Weir is retiring from his role as chief financial officer and company secretary after 22 years with the group, The... View ArticleView Article
