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NewsRetail jobs hit a record low, latest official data reveals
Retail jobs are “falling by the wayside”, trade body the BRC has warned.
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InterviewQ&A: SportsShoes.com marketing boss on AI, SEO, brand building and remarkable growth
Retail Week speaks to SportsShoes.com head of marketing Dan Cartner about the brand’s evolution from a small ecommerce operation to one of the UK’s biggest sports retailers
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AnalysisAldi boss is future-focused with plans for expansion, customer growth and Christmas
Supermarket Aldi reported its full-year results for 2024 today, revealing a slight sales uptick from £17.9bn to £18.1bn
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Retail VoiceFour steps for success when it comes to ERP implementation
When it comes to implementing enterprise resource management (ERP), it’s not always plain sailing. Nine Feet Tall reveals how change management can ease the pain
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NewsHolland & Barrett leadership reshuffle as new group boss takes reins
Holland & Barrett has started to shape its leadership team under new group chief executive Anthony Houghton, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&Q to cut over 650 roles to ‘simplify retail structure’
B&Q has placed more than 650 roles across its business into consultation as part of efforts to streamline its retail structures, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer digital chief to stand down
Marks & Spencer chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham is stepping down from her role, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWickes boss plans new stores drive in ‘underrepresented’ areas
Home and DIY firm Wickes is looking to expand its store presence to areas of the UK where the group is currently not present or underserved, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘New business secretary’s Body Shop background may be good news for retail’
As the next Budget looms, retailers need all the friends they can get in government, but last week’s reshuffle means they need to build new relationships, observes George MacDonald
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AnalysisPret boss gambles on back to the future plan to take on the supermarkets
After enduring a mixed few years post-Covid, today Pret plunged to a £553m loss after it booked a substantial write-down by its owner. Its boss has outlined plans to build the business back.
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NewsDecathlon names new UK and Ireland boss as it combines territories
Decathlon has named Elena Pecos as its new UK and Ireland chief executive, as the sports retailer combines the two territories under one leadership team.
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NewsAsos extends workers’ rights across entire supply chain
Asos has signed a new agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to extend its human rights commitments from its product supply chain through to its transport and logistics network.
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InterviewQ&A: GHD co-founder on continuing a haircare legacy with the creation of Cloud Nine
Establishing an iconic hair straightener brand is no mean feat, let alone creating two successful brands.
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NewsHMV owner and WHSmith buyer eye up Claire’s deal
The buyer of WHSmith’s high street arm, Modella Capital, and HGMV tycoon Doug Putman are potential buyers of bust retailer Claire’s Accessories.
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Opinion‘Topshop tie-up is a sign that John Lewis has a new spring in its step’
John Lewis’ deal to become the high street partner of fashion comeback kid Topshop is a coup for the department store group and epitomises new energy and a renewed sense of direction, believes George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest-ever Christmas recruitment drive
The John Lewis Partnership aims to hire more seasonal staff this golden quarter than ever before.
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InterviewQ&A: Holland & Barrett beauty director on the retailer’s revamped beauty offering
High street staple Holland & Barrett has made no secret of its ongoing transformation, which has seen a revamp of its store estate, online presence, a new personalised app, and its experience store in Cardiff.
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NewsH&M names new UK managing director
Fashion giant H&M has appointed a new boss of its UK and Ireland division.
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NewsVery own-brand fashion revamp is key for ‘accelerating growth’
Very’s chief customer officer has said the new launch of its own-brand fashion collection is important for “accelerating growth” at the retailer.
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NewsCurrys announces £50m share buyback as B2B, gaming and AI drive growth
The electronics retailer posted a 3% like-for-like revenue increase in the 17 weeks to August 30, 2025, in its UK and Ireland business versus the same period in 2024.