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AnalysisWhy Holland & Barrett chair Gourlay believes the ‘best is yet to come’
Health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett is in the thick of a transformation that it embarked on two years ago, and its latest results show the hard work is paying off.
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NewsHalfords names new managing director of retail
Halfords has named a new managing director of retail, Retail Week can confirm.
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NewsB&M appoints new chief executive with transformation track record
Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
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Opinion‘No growth strategy, tech investment or innovation can compensate for poor human interaction’
As the biggest private sector employer in the UK, retailers should be applauded for their stellar efforts in making retail a great place to work and build your career, says Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie.
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NewsFormer Freemans executive exits retail as he takes on new role
A former Freemans executive has exited the retail sector and taken up a new role at veterinary care company IVC Evidensia.
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NewsTikTok has become the ‘front door for beauty’, says Estée Lauder Companies exec
TikTok has become the “front door for beauty” as many brands turn to the platform to connect with the younger consumer, according to an Estée Lauder Companies exec.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet boss steps down after 13 years at business
Chief executive of Not On The High Street Leanne Rothwell is to leave after thirteen years at the retailer.
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NewsEx Clarks MD takes the helm of retail at Pentland Brands
The former managing director at footwear retailer Clarks has joined the top team at sports giant Pentland Brands.
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InterviewQ&A: B&Q’s Andy Moat on pay, culture and the end of minimum wage in retail
B&Q people director Andy Moat talks about today’s competitive pay landscape, increasing expectations for staff on the shop floor and why retailers should be more transparent about their employees’ pay.
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NewsMarks & Spencer customer data stolen during cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has revealed that some customer data has been accessed by cyber criminals who have hacked the retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Asda opens first standalone George store in Leeds
Asda’s first standalone George concept store has opened its doors at Crown Point Retail Park in Leeds.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon executives on same-day delivery expansion and impact of robots
At Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at a new testing facility in Dortmund, Germany, Retail Week spoke to executives at the tech giant about the newest innovations in robotics and delivery.
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NewsUniqlo now among highest paying retailers in the UK
Uniqlo is now one of the highest-paying retailers in the UK, according to new Retail Week data.
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AnalysisRetail pay index 2025: how much do retailers pay their shop floor staff?
From Aldi to Zara, We reveal the base rate of hourly pay that 60 of the UK’s biggest bricks-and-mortar retailers offer their shop floor workers
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NewsLuxe Collective founder says ‘we’ve finally been defeated’ as brand closes down
In a post on LinkedIn Luxe Collective co-founder and chief executive Ben Gallagher has confirmed the closure of the business after seven years of operation.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop drafts in former Poundland exec as new managing director
Discount retailer The Original Factory Shop has named a new managing director.
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Retail VoicePutting profit over people could cost the retail industry more
A perfect storm of economic turbulence, job security fears and mounting work pressures are hitting retail colleagues like never before, says the Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter
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NewsFormer Laura Ashley CEO joins Dunelm as non-exec
Former chief executive of Laura Ashley, Katharine Poulter, has joined Dunelm as a non-executive director.
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NewsJohn Lewis to end lifetime staff perks as early retirement surges
John Lewis plans to eliminate lifetime perks for long-serving staff who leave the partnership, as Britain experiences a surge in early retirement.
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Opinion‘Hoping for a retail leadership role? Here are some things you should know’
To understand the DNA of a successful chief executive it pays to listen to a wide range of voices, and getting to the top today takes more than personal ambition. Headhunter Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott shares some observations for those keen to make the grade