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IKEA owner to cut 800 office roles

Ingka Group, the company behind IKEA, has announced that it could cut around 800 roles across its group functions as it looks to focus more on... View Article

Footasylum names former Gymshark general manager as chief executive

Footasylum has appointed former Gymshark general manager Hannah Mercer as its new chief executive, with effect from the start of May. Mercer joined Gymshark in 2024... View Article

The Works closes ecommerce website with immediate effect

The Works has ceased trading on its online channel and is transitioning to a non-transactional website. The retailer of screen-free activities for the whole family has... View Article

Michael Kors appoints Corey Moran as chief marketing officer

Capri Holdings has announced that Corey Moran  has been appointed to the newly created role of chief marketing officer at Michael Kors. Due to take up... View Article

Asda Pharmacy offers meningitis B vaccine at cost price

Asda Pharmacy is offering its meningitis B (MenB) vaccination at cost price until 30 April following the recent outbreak of the infection affecting mostly students in... View Article

Currys triples size of headquarters as it continues to embrace hybrid working

Currys is tripling the size of its headquarters as it reaffirms its commitment to hybrid working. The omnichannel tech and electricals retailer is expanding its space... View Article

Mango appoints Sara Donninelli as chief brand officer

Mango has appointed Sara Donninelli as chief brand officer as part of plans to strengthen its brand. Also joining the fashion retailer’s management committee, she will... View Article

Morrisons employee contracts meningitis

Morrisons has confirmed that one of its employees who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury has contracted meningitis. The individual works at the supermarket’s distribution centre in... View Article

John Lewis unveils second collaboration with Labrum

John Lewis has launched a second collaboration with the Labrum premium menswear brand. The collection introduces several new categories, including woven leather loafers, an embossed logo... View Article

Magnet strengthens leadership team with two new hires

Magnet has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of Rupert Nichols as customer and commercial director and Guy Tooth as supply chain director. The appointments... View Article

The Perfume Shop sells 320,000 bottles of scent in run-up to Mother’s Day

The Perfume Shop has reported strong sales in the run-up to Mother’s Day, with 320,503 bottles sold between 22 February and 15 March. The retailer’s data... View Article

DFS delivers ‘robust’ results in subdued market

DFS has said it delivered robust financial results in its first half despite a subdued upholstery market. In the six months to 28 December, the retailer’s... View Article

Mango takes major step in US expansion with new Mall of America store

Mango has taken a major step in its international expansion with the opening of a new store at Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment... View Article

ASOS hires Natasha Jeffers as managing director of global trading

ASOS has appointed Natasha Jeffers to the newly created role of managing director of global trading. In her new position, she will be responsible for the... View Article

Waitrose launches Food Lovers Uncut series with first guest Connor Swindells

Waitrose is launching Food Lovers Uncut, a new long-form content series, hosted by food influencer Will Hughes, better known as What Willy Cook.  The retailer said... View Article

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Conversation with… People in Retail Awards Judge Gill Smith

Here we catch up with Gill Smith, managing director of The Perfume Shop, to reflect on a landmark year for the business that has included award... View Article

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Retail Under Pressure: Why Personal Safety Is Now a Strategic HR Investment

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