LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Sue Ryder’s Chelsea window challenge: A blooming tribute to the grieving

As gardening enthusiasts prepare for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Sue Ryder, a leading bereavement support charity in the UK, is set to launch a... View Article

Giles Smith, luxury retail leader from Burberry to Selfridges appointed as Judge

We are delighted to announce that Giles Smith, whose foundational leadership at Burberry marked the beginning of a distinguished career in luxury retail technology, has joined... View Article

[Responsible Business] New flexible working laws: your questions answered

On 6 April 2024, new rules on flexible working came into effect. Thanks to Irwin Mitchell who below answer some of your key questions on the... View Article

How can HR monitor retail workers’ mental health?

Mental health at the workplace is increasingly being viewed as a key aspect of the overall wellbeing and success of employees and organisations. In the retail... View Article

Aldi signs up to Portman Group’s Code of Practice

Aldi has become the latest retailer to sign up to The Portman Group’s Code of Practice, which promotes the responsible marketing and retailing of alcoholic products.... View Article

Consumer confidence edges up in April

UK consumer confidence has increased in April as people feel more positive about their personal finances. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has risen by two points to... View Article

Nespresso UK commits £1 million to support homelessness relief

Nespresso UK has committed £1 million to support homelessness relief through its partnership with social enterprise, Change Please. The move will see the company help Change... View Article

Aldi moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles

Aldi has moved to 100% recycled plastic for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water. The new material is being rolled out across all products found... View Article

Deckers promotes Marco Ellerker to president of global marketplace

Deckers Brands has promoted Marco Ellerker to the newly created role of president of global marketplace. Due to move to the position on 1 August, Ellerker... View Article

Clintons opens first UK outlet store since new ownership

Clintons has opened an outlet store at The Boulevard, Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet. The 1,054 square foot space, which was previously home to Card... View Article

Pioneering positive change in Wellbeing & Healthcare through ethical retail practices.

In conversation with Hannah White: Community support at Naturally Tiwa Skincare. In the competitive world of retail, the impact of a brand extends beyond product sales... View Article

Crew Clothing announce extended partnership with the LTA

British coastal lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing, today announced the extension of its esteemed partnership with the LTA. Now in the fifth consecutive year of the partnership,... View Article

Co-op appoints director of property, development and estates

Co-op has appointed Rachel Hargreaves as director of property, development and estates as it drives forward on its growth ambitions. Hargreaves was previously regional head of... View Article

WH Smith hails strong performance of travel business

WH Smith has seen an uplift in half-year sales and profit following a strong performance in its travel division. In the six months to 29 February,... View Article

Sainsbury’s boosted by strength of grocery performance

Sainsbury’s was boosted by the strength of its grocery performance in the year to 2 March as its food business “fired on all cylinders”. During the... View Article

Retail HR Central 2024

Retail HR : Empoyee Engagement

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Giles Smith, luxury retail leader from Burberry to Selfridges appointed as Judge

We are delighted to announce that Giles Smith, whose foundational leadership at Burberry marked the beginning of a distinguished career in luxury retail technology, has joined... View Article

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[ eBook ] How to Build the Store of Tomorrow

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