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AnalysisWhy can’t Matalan keep hold of a CEO?
Matalan has gone through two highly respected retail CEOs in the last three years. Is it just a case of two times unlucky for the fashion brand, or does it have a deeper issue?
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NewsAsda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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NewsProCook chief financial officer to step down
ProCook chief financial officer Dan Walden is leaving the business after spending five years in the role.
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NewsMatalan CEO departs after less than a year in post
Matalan chief executive Henrik Nordvall has left the business he joined in February, after just seven months in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Morrisons director to head loyalty
Marks & Spencer has turned to Morrisons to hire a director of loyalty as it builds initiatives such as its Sparks programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Mirakl chief customer officer on why marketplaces should be a tool, not a strategy
Mirakl chief customer officer Sophie Marchessou spoke to Retail Week about how best to leverage a marketplace for growth, the introduction of agentic AI, and ensuring you stay relevant to customers.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet’s new AI assistant drives double-digit surge in page views
London Designer Outlet, based in north London’s Wembley Park, has seen a double-digit rise in page views since launching its new AI assistant, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisIced matcha and new heatwave hits power Greggs store growth
Has the UK reached peak Greggs? Not likely. Rising sales and profits off the back of matcha sales, new salads and cutting costs are driving the next phase of Greggs physical store expansion plans
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FeatureHow Ted Baker is rebuilding its high street empire
Ted Baker has had quite the ride on the British high streets during its nearly 40-year reign.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for chief supply chain officer
Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the role of chief supply chain officer in the latest leadership change within the business.
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NewsSchuh appoints new president as Colin Temple retires
Schuh has named Tomas Petersson as its new president as Colin Temple retires from the business after 38 years.
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NewsSouthern Co-op transfers to Co-op group entity
The Co-op has today announced that the Southern Co-op has transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary of the group, as the competition watchdog review continues to rumble on.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher chief AI officer on being ahead of the curve with AI agents and agentic commerce
While many retailers are exploring how to deploy AI effectively for the customer and colleague experience, Kingfisher is one retailer that has been at the forefront of this mission for several years.
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NewsFrasers Group looks to install Michael Murray as Hugo Boss CEO
Frasers Group is thought to be exploring ways it can make its boss Michael Murray the chief executive of Hugo Boss, as it continues its takeover pursuit of the German fashion house.
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NewsLiberty appoints digital director to enhance online offering
Liberty has appointed a new digital director to help drive forward the retailer’s online offering and integrate new AI tools, Retail Week can confirm.
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InterviewRetail managing director Lydia King on doubling down on fabrics and 150 years of Liberty
Retail Week sits down with Liberty managing director of retail Lydia King as the luxury West End department store unveils its expanded fabrics department.
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NewsCruise retail operator Harding+ appoints new chief executive
Harding+, a cruise-focused retail operator has appointed a new chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
Rethink Productivity co-founder and head of insights Sue Hedaux talks about the biggest challenges for retailers, in-store tech being a help and a hindrance, and how retailers can set up shop for the future
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InterviewIngka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself