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NewsJD Sports appoints Dominic Platt as chief financial officer
JD Sports has named Dominic Platt as its new chief financial officer, expected to join later this year.
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NewsCo-op and Just Eat partnership nears milestone as retailer eyes market-share grab
C-store specialist the Co-op has unveiled plans to expand its delivery trial with Just Eat to 1,000 stores as it eyes up 30% of the UK’s online convenience market.
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NewsIkea opens new distribution centre to power London expansion
Ikea has opened a new customer distribution centre to speed up home delivery in London and the South East as it continues expansion in the capital.
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NewsJohn Lewis chair White wins backing for future amid investment row
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has won the backing of the partnership council in what was widely seen as a vote of confidence in her leadership.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis’ White clarifies investment position ahead of crunch vote
John Lewis Partnership boss Dame Sharon White has sought to quell doubts about her long-term plans for the business ahead of a crunch vote of confidence.
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NewseBay launches programme to help small businesses reduce carbon footprint
eBay UK is launching a training programme to help small businesses cut their carbon footprint in day-to-day operations.
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NewsDeloitte faces investigation after Joules collapse
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation against Deloitte in relation to its audit of fashion group Joules’ 2021 financial results.
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NewsTesco defends chair John Allan over inappropriate behaviour allegations
Supermarket giant Tesco has defended its chair John Allan, following the emergence of allegations of inappropriate behaviour by four women.
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NewsAsos losses deepen as online retail takes a hit
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported further losses, but said it remained confident in its performance as it worked on improving profitability amid a challenging trading backdrop.
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NewsAsda launches Exclusively at George collection in ‘supermarket fashion first’
Asda’s George clothing brand has unveiled the launch of its new Exclusively at George range in a “supermarket fashion first”, offering shoppers a selection of clothing pieces that will “stand the test of time”.
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NewsLidl to add 1,500 jobs as it unveils new Leeds distribution centre plans
Discounter Lidl has today unveiled plans to open a new regional distribution centre in Leeds, which will help the retailer create 1,500 new jobs.
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NewsNatura profits increase but The Body Shop continues to face challenges
Natura &Co posted strong profitability in the first quarter of 2023, but said The Body Shop was “still showing top-line challenges” as revenues fell.
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NewsFarmison reopens for business as ex-Asda boss Clarke takes reins
Online butcher Farmison & Co has begun trading again following its purchase out of administration by a consortium headed by former Asda chief executive Andy Clarke.
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NewsMarks & Spencer injects fresh funding into Nobody’s Child
Marks & Spencer has provided further funding to Nobody’s Child, the “eco-conscious” brand in which it took a stake two years ago and which is a key partner in its third-party brands strategy.
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NewsExclusive: Matalan taps up Fiona Lambert for consultancy role
Matalan is understood to be bringing Fiona Lambert on board on a consultancy basis, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJD Sports snaps up French specialist Courir in €520m deal
JD Sports intends to buy French sports footwear and apparel group Courir as it enacts the strategy set out by new chief executive Régis Schultz.
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NewsInflation drives retail sales rise in April as volumes fall
Retail sales rose by value in April, but volumes fell across the board.
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NewsJohn Lewis staff prepare to vote on strategy as council meets
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White faces scrutiny over her strategy as the group’s council meets.
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NewsAmazon faces more strikes as new warehouses back industrial action
Amazon workers are planning more strikes after staff at two more warehouses backed a vote on whether to take industrial action.
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NewsCoronation expected to cost online retailers £128m
King Charles’ coronation is expected to cost online retailers £128m as people around the UK host parties or attend events.