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AnalysisStaff discounts: What do the UK’s biggest retailers offer?
Working on the shopfloor can be a tough gig. With rising incidents of crime and abuse, retailers have to look after their employees with a wealth of support as well as additional perks to drive engagement. With that in mind, we looked at the staff discounts offered by the 30 biggest retailers in the UK
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NewsMorrisons revives Aldi and Lidl price match
Supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled a new Aldi and Lidl price match on hundreds of products, having first introduced a similar scheme in 2014.
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NewsMytheresa ‘outperforms’ as luxury fashion sales grow
Luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa has hailed its sales growth during the second quarter, despite falling profits, as it “outperformed almost all competitors” and the demand for luxury fashion goods edged up.
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NewsNike to cut jobs as part of cost-saving measures
Global sportswear giant Nike will cut nearly 2% of its total workforce as it looks to reduce costs after predicting slowing demand and “softer” sales in the second half of the year.
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InterviewQ&A: Dr Martens chief product officer on getting the brand’s strategy back in-step
With fashion retailers battling more than ever to win consumer spend, Dr Martens chief product officer Adam Meek sat down with Retail Week to discuss the brand’s strategy moving forward, how it is stepping up its game when it comes to innovation and the importance of staying true to its core products
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NewsJoe Browns names new chief executive
Fashion retailer Joe Browns has named Dawn Bannerman as its new chief executive with immediate effect.
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GalleryMiniso opens largest UK store to be 'vibrant hub of joy'
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its largest UK store in the heart of Camden, showcasing its extensive range of beauty, toys, general merchandise, tech and food.
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NewsRetail sales rebound but recession worries loom
Retail sales grew in both volume and value across all subsectors except clothing in January, rebounding after December’s fall, according to the latest Office for National Statistics retail sales data.
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NewsAsda faces strike threat at three more supermarkets
Staff at three more Asda stores are set to vote for strike action as the GMB said the supermarket staff were ”forced to do more work with fewer colleagues and worsening health and safety standards”
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Opinion‘The Body Shop’s plunge into administration leaves a bad smell’
The early new year often brings retail administrations, and so it has sadly proved for The Body Shop’s UK business.
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NewsFarfetch boss steps down amid Coupang takeover
Farfetch boss José Neves is set to step down from his role as chief executive at the luxury fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsWhite Stuff owners consider sale following takeover approach
The owners of fashion retailer White Stuff are reportedly exploring a sale of the business after receiving surprise interest from a prospective buyer.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership drafts in former Tesco director to board
John Lewis Partnership has appointed a former Tesco and Dunnhumby director as a non-executive on its board.
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NewsMarks & Spencer adds big-name brands to Sports Edit stable
Marks & Spencer has launched Puma and Reebok products on its platform The Sports Edit as it builds its presence in sportswear.
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GalleryPoundland begins ‘modern and bright’ makeover of 150 stores
Poundland has announced that some of its branches will receive a makeover from this week, with 150 stores to be transformed by August.
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NewsAO saves 70 jobs through buying mobile phone retailer
Online electricals retailer AO has acquired some assets of the mobile phone retailer A1 Comms, saving 73 jobs in the process.
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NewsPoundland launches rollout of new look to 150 stores
Value retailer Poundland is to revamp 150 branches by August in a “top-to-bottom refresh” as it also extends key ranges.
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NewsDebenhams launches AI-driven personalised beauty service
Debenhams has partnered with AI and AR beauty platform Revieve to offer consumers personalised skincare, haircare and makeup advice on the retailer’s website.
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NewsAsda owners borrowed millions from EG Group to pay private jet loans
Asda owners Mohsin and Zuber Issa have borrowed millions of pounds from their EG Group petrol forecourt empire to pay down debts taken on buying two private jets.
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AnalysisCan The Body Shop be salvaged after collapsing into administration?
As The Body Shop falls into administration less than three months after being bought by private equity firm Aurelius, Retail Week explores what happens next for the once-disruptive British retailer