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Freemans release first ever Beauty Box as category sales up 33%

Digital department store Freemans has launched its first ever beauty box while announcing category sales have soared 33% in the first five months of the year... View Article
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Olio and Whole Foods Market to tackle food waste in London

Olio and Whole Foods Market to tackle food waste in London

30 May 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Olio, the local sharing app, is launching a partnership with Whole Foods Market, supporting the natural and organic food retailer with food waste prevention at its... View Article

Amazon launches new term-time contracts for workforce

Amazon launches new term-time contracts for workforce

30 May 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Amazon has today launched an innovative new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only. The new contracts... View Article

Sainsbury’s cuts prices on 40 diary products

Sainsbury’s cuts prices on 40 diary products

30 May 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Sainsbury’s has today cut the price of over 40 dairy products in a further effort to support shoppers with inflation. The supermarket has reduced items including... View Article

Superdrug reduces price of own brand suncare range by 20%

Superdrug reduces price of own brand suncare range by 20%

30 May 2023 by Angela Beevers

Superdrug is reducing the price of its own brand suncare range by 20% as it looks to make the products more affordable and help families stay... View Article

Evolving to meet changing customer demands

Evolving to meet changing customer demands

30 May 2023 by Glynn Davis

Retailers must constantly evolve and adopt more sustainable business models if they are to successfully navigate the changing behaviours and demands of customers. Consumer behaviours are... View Article

Asda acquires EG Group’s UK and Ireland business

Asda acquires EG Group’s UK and Ireland business

30 May 2023 by Angela Beevers

Asda is acquiring EG Group’s UK and Ireland business in a £2.27 billion deal. In a statement, the supermarket said it is purchasing the UK and... View Article

Mango embarks on UK expansion

Mango embarks on UK expansion

30 May 2023 by Angela Beevers

Fashion retailer Mango is continuing its expansion in the UK with plans for 13 new store openings forecast for 2023. In a statement, the Spanish company... View Article

Sainsbury’s moves value brands to Stamford Street

Sainsbury’s moves value brands to Stamford Street

30 May 2023 by Angela Beevers

The Sainsbury’s supermarket has rebranded all its entry price point brands to the new name of Stamford Street. Named after the previous home of Sainsbury’s in... View Article

Matalan appoints chief trading officer

Matalan appoints chief trading officer

30 May 2023 by Angela Beevers

Matalan has appointed Ben Smith to the newly created role of chief trading officer. Smith joined the fashion retailer in March as interim buying and merchandising... View Article

Primark unveils Bridgerton inspired collection as part of Netflix collaboration

30 May 2023 By Angela Beevers

Primark has launched a Bridgerton inspired collection as part of its ongoing collaboration with Netflix. Now available in select Primark stores globally, the 23-piece range includes... View Article

Birdie Fortescue returns to London’s King’s Road

30 May 2023 By Angela Beevers

Birdie Fortescue, the luxury home accessories brand, has returned to London’s King’s Road with a second pop-up store. The 1,728 square foot shop will remain open... View Article

Q&A: Jackson Versitano, Regional Manager, UK & RoEMEA for Lightspeed

26 May 2023 By Natalie Fresen

 Lightspeed Commerce are about a lot more than transactions. We talk to Jackson Versitano to find out more. Tell us about your background? I’m originally from... View Article

Diversity in Retail launches its inaugural Women To Watch Index

26 May 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Diversity in Retail (DiR), the Collaboration Community devoted to increasing diversity and inclusion in the retail industry, yesterday launched its inaugural Women To Watch Index and... View Article

Boohoo CEO takes £650,000 bonus despite fashion giant making £91m loss

26 May 2023 By Natalie Fresen

The chief executive of Boohoo has been handed a £650,000 bonus despite fast-fashion giant slumping to a loss of over £90m. John Lyttle took home a... View Article

Soccer Aid for UNICEF partner with AO 

26 May 2023 By Natalie Fresen

AO, the electricals retailer, has been announced as the sponsors of Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023, which takes place at Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June.... View Article

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Landlord succeeds in obtaining a (very) early redevelopment break right on renewal

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Q&A: Emma Sahota, Managing Director, Astound Commerce UK

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Q&A: Jackson Versitano, Regional Manager, UK & RoEMEA for Lightspeed
May 26, 2023

Q&A: Jackson Versitano, Regional Manager, UK & RoEMEA for Lightspeed

 Lightspeed Commerce are about a lot more than transactions. We talk to Jackson Versitano to find out more. Tell us about your background? I’m originally from... View Article

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