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NewsExclusive: Chinese newcomer Miniso eyes Northern Ireland or Scotland as part of major UK expansion
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso is set to expand its store estate in Northern Ireland or Scotland as it aims to have 50 stores in the UK by 2025.
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NewsLush complains to FCA about ex-boss over shares transfer
Lush has complained to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about former chief executive Andrew Gerri and his investment firm Silverwood Brands over a transfer of shares.
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NewsCurrys appoints new Nordics boss to help ‘restore healthy levels of profit’
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as its new Nordics chief executive officer in a bid to help the division navigate a challenging market and tough consumer environment.
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NewsExclusive: Amazon strikes could spread as workers reach out to more depots
The number of Amazon workers on strike has topped 500 at its Coventry depot and the GMB union said it expects this to grow as strikers reach out to workers at other warehouses across the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership axes bonus and warns of job cuts as it swings to loss
John Lewis Partnership will not pay a bonus this year and has warned of job cuts within the group.
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NewsDFS warns on profits despite reaching ‘record market share’
Furniture specialist DFS has warned that its full-year profits will be at the lower end of its previous guidance, despite achieving “record market share” and higher average order values.
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News‘No comfort’ for retailers in ‘missed opportunity’ Budget
The Budget has been met with a largely tepid reaction from retailers and industry bodies, after the chancellor failed to address several important issues.
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AnalysisNish Kankiwala – John Lewis’ first chief executive faces huge challenges
The appointment of a chief executive at John Lewis Partnership – the first time such a role has existed in the legendary retailer’s history – was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsCo-op expands autonomous robot delivery service to new region
The Co-op is rolling out robots for autonomous grocery deliveries to residents in Sale, Greater Manchester.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils pay rise for newly qualified pharmacists
Superdrug has announced a pay hike for newly qualified pharmacists, making them some of the highest paid in the industry, according to the retailer.
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NewsBurberry poaches new chief financial officer from McLaren Group
Burberry has announced that Kate Ferry will join the luxury fashion retailer as its new chief financial officer and executive director.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first-ever chief executive
John Lewis Partnership has appointed a chief executive for the first time in its history.
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NewsZara owner Inditex profits soar as ‘strong business model’ delivers
Inditex has posted strong annual profit growth, which it attributed to the strength and execution of its business model.
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AnalysisFuture Leaders 2023: UK retail’s 30 CEOs in waiting unveiled
Morrisons, Gymshark, John Lewis and eBay are among the retailers and brands revealed to be home to the industry’s CEOs of tomorrow in Retail Week’s inaugural report.
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Report StoreFuture Leaders
Retail Week journalists, analysts and headhunters have looked into their crystal balls to forecast just who are the industry’s CEOs in waiting. Discover the 30 talented people predicted to become retail CEOs
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DataThe health of UK bricks-and-mortar retail in six charts
After the best part of two years of intermittent lockdowns and store closures, 2022 was the first post-pandemic year retailers could trade without restrictions.
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NewsH&M unveils first pre-loved store in US to drive sustainability
H&M has unveiled its first-ever pre-loved shopping experience for customers in the US, as it continues its sustainability efforts.
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NewsPrimark launches durability and repair initiative to ‘give clothes a longer life’
Primark has launched a durability and repair initiative as part of its Primark Cares commitment to “give clothes a longer life” in its latest sustainability push.
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NewsM&S pushes brands agenda with 30 Nobody’s Child pop-up shops
Marks & Spencer has announced that eco-conscious fashion brand Nobody’s Child, which it invested in at the end of 2021, will launch a series of pop-up shops in 30 M&S stores across the UK.
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NewsSephora and TikTok launch incubator partnership for creators and beauty brands
Sephora and TikTok have joined forces to launch a new programme for founder-led beauty brands to connect with TikTok creators.