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Dobbies appoints Robert Cook as board advisor for its restaurant business

Garden centre retailer Dobbies has appointed Robert Cook as a board advisor to support the development of its restaurant business. A former chief executive of TGI... View Article

The Cotswold Company expands into Northern Ireland

The Cotswold Company has expanded its premium delivery service to customers in Northern Ireland as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the UK.... View Article

Comment: Democratising personalisation

When entering the Salon de Parfums on the sixth floor of Harrods’ Knightsbridge flagship it not only looks pretty good with its polished marble flooring but... View Article

Primark posts strong growth in half year sales and profit

Primark has delivered 7.5% growth in half year sales to £4.5 billion as newly opened stores and last year’s selected price increases offset the impact of... View Article

JD Sports to acquire US retailer Hibbett

JD Sports is to acquire the US sports fashion retailer Hibbett for $1.08 billion. With headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, Hibbett has 1,169 stores in 36 states... View Article

John Lewis joins Canopy Pack4Good initiative

In a partnership with the environmental not-for-profit Canopy, John Lewis has become the largest UK retailer to sign up to the Pack4Good initiative Signatories to the... View Article

Understanding the challenges of mental health in retail 

In recent years, there has been a surge in raising awareness regarding mental wellbeing and the negative effects of poor mental health conditions on employees’ performance.... View Article

Nobody’s Child partners with Sojo for a pop-up repair station at Carnaby Street store

Responsible fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, is excited to announce an exclusive pop-up with SOJO repair station in celebration of World Earth Day, on Saturday 27th April... View Article

Nudea marks Earth Day with second annual sustainability report

In alignment with Earth Day, Nudea, a pioneering B Corp certified brand, has released its second annual Sustainability Report, showcasing a year of substantial progress towards... View Article

M&S asks public to give pre-loved clothing a second life through trial of free postal donation service

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Oxfam to help people donate their preloved clothing to the charity through a free postal donation service. The trial... View Article

Lidl to open new London store in Fulham

Lidl is continuing its expansion in London with the opening of a new store in Fulham this summer. The supermarket said the shop on North End... View Article

Asda sales boosted by popularity of loyalty scheme

Asda has posted a strong uplift in full year sales and profit after it benefited from around six million customers using its rewards app. In the... View Article

H&M Home teams up with Pantone on second collection

H&M Home is to release a second collaboration with Pantone with a new brightly coloured capsule range. Presenting with the two palettes of Zesty & Fresh... View Article

Zuber Issa close to selling stake in Asda

Zuber Issa is close to selling his £500 million stake in Asda to TDR Capital. According to a report by Bloomberg, the billionaire is now in... View Article

New Look’s emissions targets approved by the SBTi

New Look has received approval for its emissions targets from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The fashion retailer has a near-term target to reduce scope... View Article

Retail HR Central 2024

Retail HR : Empoyee Engagement

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Heather Lee Championing people excellence on the PiRA24 Judging Panel

We are excited to announce our latest judge for the People in Retail Awards 2024—Heather Lee. Returning for the second year, Heather brings a wealth of... View Article

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[ eBook ] How to Build the Store of Tomorrow

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