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NewsGymshark promotes from within for new chief commercial officer
Gymshark has named former chief digital officer Carly Natalizia as its new chief commercial officer.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop axes a third of head office staff
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett strengthens commitment to Chinese market
Holland & Barrett is strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market as its group chief executive travels to the country with the UK trade delegation.
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NewsGovernment issues new guidance for Employment Rights Act changes
The government has today [February 3] launched a website with new guidance for retailers and other businesses to ensure they âget employment law changes rightâ.
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NewsOcado director joins board of B&Q owner Kingfisher
The chief financial officer of online retail and tech group Ocado has been appointed to the board of DIY giant Kingfisher.
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NewsMarks & Spencer kidswear boss moves on to White Stuff
Marks & Spencer director of kidswear Alex Dimitriu has left the retailer.
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NewsCo-op says âthings are getting betterâ as incidents of retail crime plummeted in 2025
Despite incidents of retail crime being on the rise across the sector, Co-op saw a reduction in overall retail crime and violence against staff in 2025, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets Corner CEO on DTC, minimum wage and his new retail fascia
Pets Corner chief executive Dean Richmond speaks to Retail Week about his plans for 2026, the impact that DTC and minimum wage increases have had on his business, and why staff training is his âsecret sauceâ
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NewsMajority of UK consumers think itâs easy to steal from retailers
Exclusive survey data from YouGov shows that more consumers in the UK believe it would be easy to steal from retailers than their international counterparts, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâFormer Lidl boss looks like a good catch for the Co-opâ
With a background spanning value grocery to quick commerce, Ronny Gottschlich should bring valuable insights to the Co-op, believes George MacDonald
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NewsSainsburyâs unveils above-inflation pay rise
Grocery giant Sainsburyâs has announced an above-inflation 5% hourly pay rise for staff to come into effect from March.
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OpinionâDemise of the retail Saturday job is more significant than it soundsâ
Is the retail industryâs longstanding reputation for fostering the careers of young people at risk of being lost, asks Charlotte Hardie
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NewsAmazon confirms thousands of job cuts
Technology retail behemoth Amazon has confirmed the axing of thousands of roles in its latest round of layoffs.
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DataRanking: the retailers with the happiest workforces in the UK
New data has revealed the companies with the happiest workforces, according to participants in WorkLâs Happy at Work Test employee survey.
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InterviewQ&A: Music Magpie founder talks AO acquisition and âspectacularâ Timpson partnership
Online consumer electronics retailer Music Magpie has been busy in recent years.
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NewsAldi pledges to create 500 new apprenticeships
Discounter Aldi is opening applications for 500 apprenticeship roles, with jobs being made available across stores and warehouses in the UK.
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NewsClaireâs collapses into administration for second time
Accessories retailer Claireâs has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsâBoots Group chief executive to retire as UK boss takes on âwider range of responsibilitiesâ
The Boots Group chief executive Ornella Barra is retiring from her role as the head of Boots UK and Ireland to take on a âwider range of responsibilitiesâ.
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NewsMorrisons in dispute with union over pay increases
Morrisons has informed employees that substantial pay rises will not be possible this year, citing tax increases and an uplift in the minimum wage.
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InterviewQ&A: Neptune CEO on Christmas trading and its growth strategy
Retail Week spoke to chief executive Mike Clarke to find out whatâs driving Neptuneâs strong performance, how heâs planning to win new customers and what else is in store for the retailer in 2026.