All News articles – Page 44
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NewsCo-op launches ‘proactive measures’ to fend off cyber attack
The Co-op has been forced to take “proactive measures” to fend off a cyber-attack and said it had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office.
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NewsBurberry begins search for new chair
British luxury group Burberry is using headhunters to find a successor to chair Gerry Murphy.
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NewsB&M names interim CEO as Russo departs
B&M group chief finance officer Mike Schmidt has been appointed as interim chief executive at the value retailer.
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NewsNew Post Office CEO extends in-branch cash services to 2030
Neil Brocklehurst was confirmed as the new Post Office CEO today, having been acting chief executive since September.
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NewsGymshark puts hundreds of jobs at risk as part of restructure
Gymshark has blamed “macroeconomic volatility” for putting hundreds of jobs at risk as it gears up for business restructuring, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBoots adds dedicated menopause zones in stores
Boots is rolling out new dedicated menopause zones in 150 UK stores this summer, while expanding the range of products in the same category.
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NewsAdidas holds firm on guidance but warns of US tariff ‘uncertainties’
Sportswear giant Adidas has held firm on its guidance following a “strong” first quarter but warned of eventual price hikes and ongoing “uncertainty” within the market as a result of US tariffs and “macroeconomic risks”.
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NewsGrocery price jump doesn’t dampen Easter sales splurge
Despite a sizeable jump in grocery inflation over the period, customers were still willing to spend big on Easter this year.
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NewsGymshark profits slip despite surge in sales in another ‘strong’ year of growth
Gymshark’s profits have slipped for the full year, despite a surge in sales that surpassed £600m for the first time.
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NewsPrimark sales grow in key markets but decline in UK and Ireland
Primark has reported a sales decline in the UK and Ireland, but the rest of its key markets showed growth.
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NewsTHG revenue slips following Ingenuity demerger
THG has reported a decline in sales following its demerger from the group’s technology division, Ingenuity.
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill ‘will make it harder to keep and create jobs’
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will lead to job losses and price increases, according to a new poll of 31 retailers.
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NewsFood inflation rises in April as labour costs rise
Recent figures suggest that food price inflation is slowly creeping back up, according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index.
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NewsChatGPT launches new search function to ‘improve shopping experience’
ChatGPT has today rolled out a new functionality in its search feature which allows customers to search for, compare prices and buy products.
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NewsJigsaw names new MD among raft of senior hires
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has announced the appointment of a new managing director among a number of other senior hires within its top team.
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NewsOner Active sees ‘exceptional’ growth as sales nearly double
Women’s sportswear brand Oner Active has reported “exceptional” year-on-year growth as sales nearly double.
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NewsAmazon names latest four UK companies for sustainability incubator
The 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has selected four new companies from the UK to participate in their 10-week programme to help increase sales and business skills.
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NewsMarks & Spencer stands down warehouse agency staff as it battles cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack.
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NewsAsda trials new George concept store
Grocery giant Asda has unveiled plans to trial a new George standalone concept store to potentially replace its Asda Living fascia.