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Asda expands partnership with Claire’s

Asda has expanded its partnership with jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s. The move follows a successful ‘test and learn’ initiative with 10 stores which began in... View Article

Screwfix acquires assets of Connect Distribution Services out of administration

Screwfix has acquired the stock, intellectual property, contracts and fixed assets of Connect Distribution Services out of administration. Connect Distribution Services sells appliance spares, accessories and... View Article

Interview: Krisi Smith on joining the judging panel

We talk to Krisi Smith, Cofounder of Bird & Blend Tea Co. about why she has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023... View Article

Porcelain Superstore sees sales rise to almost £16 million

Online tile retailer Porcelain Superstore has seen sales rise to £15.9 million. The Manchester-based family-run business recorded its eighth consecutive year of growth despite supply chain... View Article

Interview: Graham Johnston on joining the judging panel

We speak to Graham Johnston, CEO of specialist timber firm Donaldson Group about his appointment as judge for the People in Retail Awards 2023. Graham previously... View Article

Currys announces fourth pay rise in 18 months

Technology retailer Currys, has today announced an additional rise for hourly paid store colleagues in the UK. Rates will increase rom £10.35 per hour to £10.50, the... View Article

Kingfisher posts drop in annual profit

Kingfisher has posted a drop in annual profit as customers cut back on home improvement spending during the cost-of-living crisis. In the year to 31 January... View Article

Superdrug donates 20,000 oral healthcare products to Beauty Banks

Superdrug marked World Oral Health Day yesterday by donating 10,000 Pro Care Tooth Brushes and 10,000 Pro Care Whitening Toothpastes to Beauty Banks to distribute to... View Article

Sainsbury’s switches laundry detergent from plastic to cardboard

Sainsbury’s has launched new laundry liquid detergent packaging to help customers reduce their use of plastic at home. The change has been applied to the retailer’s... View Article

Lidl looks to help tackle hygiene poverty

Lidl has expanded its ‘Good to Give’ trustmark to include hygiene products as it looks to help tackle rising levels of hygiene poverty across the UK.... View Article

IKEA opens Plan & Order Point in Stockport

IKEA has opened a new Plan & Order Point in Stockport for customers looking to plan new kitchens and bedrooms. The smaller store format aims to... View Article

Tesco saving 24,000 tonnes of carbon emissions

Tesco has reached 600 stores with electric charging points – saving more than 24,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. Tesco’s Kirkwall superstore has become the 600th store... View Article

HMV to return to Woking’s Victoria Place

The HMV music and entertainment retailer is to return to Woking’s Victoria Place. This month, the retailer will be opening a 3,982 square foot store at... View Article

Morrisons announces new wave of price cuts

Morrisons is cutting the price of a further 490 products as it extends a previously announced commitment to have over 1,000 prices locked low for at... View Article

People in Retail Awards announce Graham Johnston as judge

The TRB team is delighted to announce that Graham Johnston, Retail & Distribution CEO for Donaldson Group has joined the People in Retail judging panel for... View Article

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Retail HR Forum: Attracting and Retaining Talent

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Interview: Yemi Akisanya

We talk to Yemi Akisanya, CEO and Founder of Akisanya Consulting about why he has joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards.... View Article

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Beauty, Grooming & Cosmetics Online Shopping Consumer Survey findings 2023

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