LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

World Retail Congress review – recognising change is ongoing

After many years of tumultuous change in the retail sector there is growing evidence that many large organisations have now got a handle on things and... View Article

John Lewis executive finance director, Bérangère Michel, to leave the business

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that its executive finance director, Bérangère Michel, is to leave the business later this year. In a statement, the partnership... View Article

Pret A Manger announces board changes as it ramps up international growth

Pret A Manger has made a series of board changes as it looks ahead to its next phase of international growth. These have included one of... View Article

Mango continues US expansion with new east coast stores

Mango is continuing to expand in the US with new east coast openings in Washington and Boston. The news follows the launch of the fashion retailer’s... View Article

 B&Q launches energy saving hubs with the GMCA to boost energy efficiency

B&Q, the home improvement retailer, has launched two in-store Energy Saving Hubs in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The hubs, located at B&Q’s... View Article

Clarks celebrates iconic style with inaugural Wallabee Day on April 26th

Clarks are excited to announce the first-ever Wallabee Day to take place every year on 26th April, encouraging its global community of wearers to share their... View Article

Microsoft’s Olaf Akkerman joins People in Retail Awards judging panel

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest judge for the People in Retail Awards: Olaf, a dynamic leader at the forefront of the UK’s tech industry. Olaf... View Article

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

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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