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DataThe numbers behind the BRC’s new retail crime survey
The British Retail Consortium’s latest crime report shows that violence and abuse against staff fell last year. However, while the numbers are trending in the right direction, the report also lays bare how much there is still to do.
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InterviewQ&A: HMV MD Phil Halliday on European ambitions and further UK plans
HMV has had one hell of a comeback story, evident through the reopening of its Oxford Street store in 2023, which was met with huge excitement from press, pop culture fans, and shoppers.
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NewsHMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
Entertainment retailer HMV is “looking at further territories” in the UK and Europe as the group ramps up its international offer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsUniqlo names Emma Raducanu as global brand ambassador
Uniqlo has named tennis champion Emma Raducanu as its newest global brand ambassador.
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NewsFormer Amazon boss named as ‘preferred candidate’ for CMA chair
The Business secretary has named former Amazon boss Doug Gurr as the preferred candidate for the role of permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsIncidents of violence and crime against retail staff down by a fifth
Incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff fell by a fifth last year, as investment by brands, improved police response times and closer collaboration between stakeholders begin to bear fruit.
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NewsJD Sports exec: Young people more open to long-term careers in retail due to high unemployment
JD Sports chief growth officer Nicola Kowalczuk has said a growing number of young people are weighing up a long-term career in retail, as opposed to just part-time work, amid soaring levels of youth unemployment in the UK.
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NewsAsda Opticians makes two leadership appointments amid investment programme
Asda Opticians has appointed two new senior leaders and announced its £2.5m investment programme as part of its 2026 strategy.
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NewsFormer Body Shop boss takes up Pandora leadership role
An ex-chief executive of The Body Shop has been appointed to a top role at jewellery retailer Pandora.
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NewsAsos pays tribute to co-founder after death from fall
Asos has paid tribute to one of its co-founders who died after a fall in Thailand.
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NewsFlying Tiger appoints new group CEO
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has appointed Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new group chief executive as Martin Jermin steps down.
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NewsCo-op quick commerce boss leaves the business
Co-op quick commerce managing director Chris Conway has left the business.
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NewsVision Express owner taps CFO for top job
Vision Express has chosen Nick Coton, the chief financial officer of its parent company, to be its new managing director, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘The Co-op needs to fully investigate the allegations against it’
After accusations of ‘toxic’ culture at the Co-op, an unrelated executive departure wasn’t a headline it needed this week. An inquiry is necessary, if only to provide reassurance in the retailer’s belief that the allegations are wrong, writes Charlotte Hardie
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InterviewRM Williams UK GM on how the Australian bootmaker is putting its best foot forward
Australian bootmaker RM Williams is doubling down on its commitment to the British high street, with the launch of its largest-ever global boot room in the capital next month.
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NewsRetailers fear rising employment costs are putting jobs at risk
Retail chief financial officers and finance directors are becoming increasingly anxious about the effect on jobs of rising labour costs over the next 12 months.
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NewsSharkNinja promotes from within for new senior vice president role
Global product and tech company SharkNinja has promoted from within for the role of senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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AnalysisStore tour: A look around Aroma Zone’s first UK store
French beauty brand Aroma Zone has nearly 30 stores in France, and it opened its first UK store in November last year. Retail Week took a tour of the space to see what it has to offer
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NewsJohn Lewis awards frontline staff inflation-busting pay rise
Department stores and grocery business John Lewis Partnership is investing in staff pay “above and beyond the requirements of the National Minimum Wage” and well above inflation.
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NewsThe Very Group secures long-term funding
The Very Group has extended and renewed its key debt facilities to secure long-term funding to power the business.