Retail News

Wyse London hires Kara Groves as chief executive
Wyse London has appointed Kara Groves as its new chief executive. With over 15 years of executive experience, she previously worked in the same role at... View ArticleView Article

BRC warns that one in ten part-time retail jobs are at risk
The British Retail Consortium has warned that one in ten part time retail jobs could be at risk over the next three years due to rising... View ArticleView Article

Sports Direct launches membership scheme
Frasers Group has launched of new membership scheme for Sports Direct as it looks to drive loyalty. Called Sports Direct Membership, the new benefit-based programme will... View ArticleView Article

Lucy & Yak extends PreLoved offering to online
Lucy & Yak has launched its PreLoved offering online in a further extension of its recycling initiative. Launched in 2023, the take-back scheme is also available... View ArticleView Article

Morrisons to launch exclusive discounts for the disabled community
Morrisons is to offer an exclusive 10% discount to members of the disabled community when they spend £25 or more on groceries online. To access the... View ArticleView Article

New crime and policing bill aims to protect high streets
Announced today, the government has unveiled a sweeping Crime and Policing Bill aimed at transforming the fight against retail crime and restoring confidence on British high... View ArticleView Article

Gymshark appoints Kim Dolder as chief commercial officer
Gymshark has promoted its general manager of North America to the role of chief commercial officer as it continues its US expansion. In her new position,... View ArticleView Article

Victorian Plumbing boosted by growth initiatives
Victorian Plumbing has said its rate of revenue growth improved in January as it benefited from new initiatives and the transition to a semi-automated distribution centre.... View ArticleView Article

Just Eat to be acquired by tech investor Prosus
Just Eat has agreed to a takeover by technology investor Prosus in a deal worth around £3.4 billion (€4.1 billion). Majority owned by South African business... View ArticleView Article

River Island appoints trading managing director
River Island has appointed Suzy Slavid as its new trading managing director. The move marks a return to the fashion retailer for Slavid who previously held... View ArticleView Article

Schuh partners with waste design studio Are You Mad
Schuh has teamed up with waste design studio Are You Mad to transform post-consumer waste such as donated footwear, return bags and pallet wrap into functional... View ArticleView Article

JD Sports to host biggest ever JD UP careers event
JD Sports is gearing up for its biggest JD UP careers event to date. To be held on 27 and 28 February at the Manchester Central... View ArticleView Article
