Retail News Archive
Bath & Body Works to open standalone store at Merry Hill
Bath & Body Works is to open a standalone store at Merry Hill to complement its concession in the centre’s Next store. Spanning 1,270 square feet,…View Article
Sainsbury's names Paula Coughlan as new chief people officer
Sainsbury’s has hired Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, effective January 2027. She will join the supermarket from Currys, where she has been working as chief…View Article
John Lewis launches new vodcast series 'Gift List' hosted by Angela Scanlon
John Lewis has launched a new vodcast series called Gift List, which aims to lift the lid on how celebrities approach gifting. Hosted by broadcaster and…View Article
N Brown Group appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as non-executive director
N Brown, the parent company of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo, has appointed former M&S executive Richard Price as a non-executive director to support its…View Article
Dr. Martens appoints Isadora Versiani and Nadia Svensson to senior product roles
Dr. Martens has made two senior appointments for newly created roles in its global product leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. Due…View Article
Asda rolls out electronic shelf edge labels to 517 Express sites
Asda has rolled out electronic shelf edge labels across all of its Asda Express convenience stores. This has included the installation of over 1.2 million labels…View Article
BP confirms Ian Tyler as new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair, following a search process that considered both internal and external candidates. He joined the BP board as a non-executive…View Article
The Boulevard to welcome Crocs and Hollister this autumn
The Boulevard designer outlet scheme will see Crocs and Hollister join its line-up this autumn. Crocs will open its first ever Northern Ireland store on 11…View Article
ASA bans Sports Direct 50% off Puma deal advert over RRP claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Sports Direct advert for a “50% off” promotion, amid claims that a product’s original recommended retail price (RRP)…View Article
IKEA UK invests £54m in cutting prices on 435 popular products
IKEA is investing £54 million in lowering the prices of 435 of its most popular products in the UK. The move forms part of the retailer’s…View Article
The Perfume Shop launches personalised 'Scent Rediscovery Service'
The Perfume Shop has launched a new personalised consultation service to help customers rediscover fragrances they love as their sense of smell, preferences and lifestyle evolve…View Article
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr appoints former Carpetright CEO Darren Shapland as chair
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has appointed Darren Shapland, former chief executive of Carpetright, as chair of the board. He has succeeded Susan Barratt, who has served…View Article
