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NewsExclusive: John Lewis is restructuring its buying and merchandising teams to ‘turbocharge’ transformation
Department store group John Lewis is reshaping its buying and merchandising teams as part of its transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Candy Kittens co-founder on retail tie-ups, its new head office and the secret to sweet success
As global sweet giant Candy Kittens marks a new chapter with the opening of its “forward-thinking” home-from-home London HQ, co-founder and chief executive Ed Williams sat down with Retail Week to discuss the brand’s growth, the importance of retail partners, why every business wants B Corp status and the secrets to its sweet success.
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AnalysisWhy JD Sports is doubling down on its world-leading Stratford store
As JD Sports’ store in Stratford, east London tops its sales charts to become its best-performing retail location with the highest turnover in the world, Retail Week finds out more about the blueprint for the future from global managing director, Mike Armstrong
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Opinion‘Department store leadership merry-go-round shows a sector wanting to change’
After a tough time, the remaining top department store players are in a good position to play to their strengths, believes George MacDonald
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NewsAsda staff survey leaves the grocer facing a new confidence crisis
The results of an Asda staff survey have left the supermarket giant facing a fresh crisis with less than half of its employees having confidence in the retailer’s long-term strategy.
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Opinion‘People are starting to feel richer and that should translate into higher retail spending’
The first half of the year may have been challenging but the months to come – including the golden quarter – hold more promise, believes Lisa Hooker
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DataRanking: The most productive department stores in the UK
To find out which department stores are firing on all cylinders, we’ve ranked their productivity by sales per employee.
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InterviewQ&A: Greggs boss Roisin Currie on price rises, new stores and taking on McDonald’s
Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie talks inflation and prices rises, looking at former Carpetright and Ted Baker stores, winning share from the fast-food giants and whether the Euros and Olympics have prompted an uptick in spend
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NewsSelfridges’ CEO has made a shock departure from the luxury department store
The chief executive officer at luxury department store Selfridges has made a shock departure from the business.
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NewsExclusive: Fenwick has named a new chief executive for its ‘next stage of growth’
Department store group Fenwick has appointed a new chief executive as it prepares for the next business phase, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘US election and England football manager search show importance of succession planning’
High-profile leadership changes in politics and sport hold lessons in succession planning that can help retailers ease the transition from one leader to the next, says Tony Gregg
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NewsTed Baker’s high street presence at risk as administrator plans to close all stores
Ted Baker could disappear from the high street once and for all as administrators gear up to close all its stores in the coming weeks.
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NewsJD Sports staff may face job losses as it puts distribution centre under review
Staff at JD Sports’ major distribution centre in Derby are facing potential job losses as the retailer puts the warehouse under review.
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NewsTHG is slashing 171 jobs as it orders all staff back to office five days a week
THG is set to cut 171 jobs across various departments as it puts an end to flexible working by calling staff back to the office for five days a week, starting from August 19, 2024.
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NewsExclusive: Iceland has slammed illigitimate ads framing it as zero hours contract employer
A spate of illegitimate Iceland zero-hour contract job ads threaten to embarrass the retailer’s boss and Labour supporter Richard Walker, in the same week the new government pledged a ban on the contracts.
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AnalysisLabour’s employment plans put it on a potential collision course with retail
As Labour hangs its hat on new employment legislation to show it means business in its first 100 days in government, it could be setting itself up for a run-in with the retail industry in future
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InterviewQ&A: Luxe Collective co-founder targets £1m in a day on TikTok despite luxury struggles
As pre-loved luxury increases in popularity, among the influential Gen Z consumer in particular, Luxe Collective co-founder and chief executive Ben Gallagher talks to Retail Week about what makes the resale platform unique, the importance of social media to fuel growth and his aim for the business to make £1m revenue in a day on TikTok Shop
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis’ great-grandson and ex-CFO has joined Oak Furnitureland
The great-grandson of John Spedan Lewis who was also the partnership’s former chief finance officer has joined Oak Furnitureland, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: Superdry CTO exits as Dunkerton aims to bolster board with new hires
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton is rebuilding elements of his top team after its chief technology officer left the business and the search for new board members is underway, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘There’s a grim irony in Carpetright’s collapse, but don’t blame founder Lord Harris’
Carpet king Lord Harris built Carpetright, then went into business against it. As Tapi takes control of Carpetright assets from the administrator, some may see Harris as a Brutus figure – but that would be wrong, says George MacDonald