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NewsLidl to ringfence interviews for long-term unemployed
Lidl has said it will hold 10% of its interview slots for entry-level roles at every new store over the next 12 months for people who have been out of work for at least six months.
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NewsCo-op group managing director to leave the business
Co-op group managing director Matt Hood is set to leave the business, heading up a trio of departures, including two other commercial directors.
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NewsShareholders put pressure on Ocado board to oust founder Steiner
Further pressure has been heaped on Ocado’s board to find a new chief executive to replace founder Tim Steiner, with shareholders pushing for his removal, according to reports.
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AnalysisThe highlights from Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit
Despite the heatwave sweeping the UK, many across the retail industry gathered in London this morning (June 25) for Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit.
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AnalysisHalfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
Car accessories and bikes retailer Halfords hailed strategic progress as it reported a rise in full-year sales and profits.
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NewsRise in retail staff wellbeing due to ‘renewed investment in leaders’
Better relationships between managers and their teams have led to an uptick in retail workers’ wellbeing, according to data from the latest Retail People Index, shared with Retail Week.
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AnalysisRevealed: The UK’s top 10 ecommerce retailers of 2026
In today’s fiercely competitive climate, it takes innovation and smart investments for retailers to really win online.
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Opinion‘Investment in retail staff wellbeing may be starting to pay off’
Employers will be better equipped to create happier, healthier and more productive workplaces if they improve wellbeing among leaders and managers first, observes Retail Trust chief executive Chris Brook-Carter
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NewsProCook sees London and the north as ‘target areas’ for store openings
ProCook chief executive Lee Tappenden has identified London and Northern areas of the UK as “target areas” for store openings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&M appoints Asda commercial finance VP as new CFO
B&M has announced it has appointed a new chief financial officer, starting the role from early next year.
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NewsGousto puts 290 jobs at risk with proposed manufacturing facility closure
Recipe box retailer Gousto has launched a consultation with staff around plans to consolidate its manufacturing facilities, putting 290 jobs at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHarrods promotes from within for new chief operating officer
Upmarket department store Harrods has named Andreas Efstathiou as its new chief operating officer.
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InterviewQ&A: TikTok retail director Paul Mears on leveraging AI and preparing brands for peak
While we might only be halfway through the year and the country is experiencing a heatwave, retailers are sorting out plans for peak trading.
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NewsSave the date - LIVE: Retail Week x The Grocer returns in 2027
LIVE: Retail Week x The Grocer returns on March 18, 2027, for a one-day event bringing both brands to life on stage.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for the next prime minister
Following Keir Starmer’s resignation, the UK is looking at its seventh prime minister in a decade. What does retail expect from the next PM?
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NewsAsda to reshuffle senior management team as George boss quits
Asda has announced a reshuffle of its senior leadership team, with the managing director of George set to leave the business at the end of the month.
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NewsPrime minister Keir Starmer resigns
The prime minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down, saying a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September.
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NewsOcado Group lines up CEO Tim Steiner’s successor – reports
Ocado Group is preparing to name a successor for its co-founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner.
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NewsDebenhams CEO’s pay more than halves as turnaround continues
Debenhams boss Dan Finley saw his full-year pay plummet 85% as the online retail giant continues on its multi-year transformation to turn around the business.
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AnalysisWhat an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for retailers
After an overwhelming byelection victory, Downing Street looks like the likely next stop for Andy Burnham. We take a look at the potential implications for high streets, jobs and the economy.