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NewsAllSaints names new global digital director
Fashion retailer AllSaints has turned to Reiss to find a global digital director.
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AnalysisWhy David Potts is back for ‘one last big job’ at Asda
Former Tesco executive and Morrisons CEO David Potts was unexpectedly announced as the new Asda chief executive this morning. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its laborious turnaround?
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NewsAsda names former Morrisons boss David Potts as chief executive
Asda has appointed former Morrisons and Tesco director David Potts as chief executive.
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NewsRepresent appoints ex-Adidas executive as new chief marketing officer
Streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Adidas executive Priya De Souza as its new chief marketing officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurnham says government ‘ready to support’ Poundland workers
The prime minister also called for answers about why owners of the business would turn down an offer that would have saved jobs.
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Interview16,000 applications for 50 places: Inside Sainsbury’s Future Maker graduate scheme
Director of talent, performance and leadership Kat Sherwood speaks to Retail Week about the Future Makers scheme, why it matters, and how it fits into Sainsbury’s recruitment plans.
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Opinion‘Marmalade and gherkin Budget was just tinkering around the edges’
The country needs a vision and a growth plan, but this week’s Budget makes zero difference to economic growth, fears Charlotte Hardie
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NewsAccent Group hits back at Frasers ‘final offer’
Accent Group, the Australian retail chain, has hit back at the best and final declaration by Frasers Group yesterday, reaffirming its call to shareholders to reject the takeover offer.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailer’s access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailer’s access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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NewsMarks & Spencer starts recruiting for new fashion distribution hub
Marks & Spencer has begun hiring staff for its Lichfield distribution centre, which will speed up delivery of its clothing to customers once operational.
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Opinion‘Growth and sustainability don’t have to be a trade-off’
Reaching sustainability goals can be daunting, but changing small habits at all levels of the business can make a difference, maintains Specsavers’ Helen Curran
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NewsJD Sports creates online work experience programme for young people
JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, as part of a partnership with BBC Children in Need.
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AnalysisAs trade union access powers increase, will more retailers follow John Lewis and strike deals?
The law governing relationships between business and trade unions is changing, and the shift means new obligations for retailers.
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InterviewHow Screwfix is outperforming rivals by sticking to its trade roots
The owner of Screwfix labelled the trade specialist as its “stand-out” performer in its half-year results after it delivered another quarter of market outperformance.
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Opinion‘It’s time for the PM to wake up to the potential for economic growth from UK food system’
The food industry, from agriculture to hospitality and everything in between, is well positioned to help deliver Andy Burnham’s ambition of growth in every postcode. It’s time for government action to ensure the food system flourishes, argues Shore Capital’s Clive Black
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InterviewQ&A: Sofa.com boss on how Andrew Lloyd Webber deal sparked business opportunity, and more
Managing director Sunayna Azam discusses the Frasers Group-owned home goods and furniture retailer’s plans and strategy
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NewsYounger retail workers struggling despite wider wellbeing recovery
Retail workers aged 25 to 44 continue to face the greatest challenges with stress and anxiety, despite overall levels of staff wellbeing in the industry stabilising this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda launches new apprenticeship programme
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 21) launched Asda Roots – a new apprenticeship programme to give young people a route to permanent employment.
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NewsJohn Lewis strikes landmark trade union recognition deal
The John Lewis Partnership has forged a collective bargaining agreement with a trade union for the first time in its almost 100-year history, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Retail Week Awards 2027 shortlist announced
The 2027 shortlist for the Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UK’s retail industry for over 30 years, has today been announced.