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InterviewHow THG and Dunelm have improved website performance with Fastly
As consumers can shop from anywhere now, having an optimal website and app experience is crucial if you want to make sales.
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NewsAmazon axes more jobs across retail division
Amazon has cut more jobs across the company, confirming that a small number of jobs were axed primarily in its stores unit.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Christmas recruitment drive
Marks & Spencer will hire thousands of new colleagues over the Christmas period to support store teams.
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AnalysisExplainer: What we know about the Asos cyber attack so far
Asos hit the headlines yesterday (October 6) after some app customers received a message from hackers that read: “Dear Asos DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.”
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InterviewShop-in-shops and Grogu cafés: Disney’s next moves in retail theatre
Disney Consumer Products director of UK&I retail and EMEA ecommerce Ollie Pryor speaks to Retail Week about in-store theatre, Christmas activations, and how their approach with retailers has refined over the years.
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NewsRetail Week LIVE launches bigger and bolder for 2027
Retail Week LIVE, a one-day event focused on the latest learnings, ideas and innovations in the retail industry, has officially launched for 2027.
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AnalysisIkea bosses set out plans for ‘seamless’ secondhand marketplace
Buying second hand has become a viable option for more and more consumers over the past few years, helped by the popularity of platforms such as eBay, Vinted, and Back Market.
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NewsDr Martens makes top finance team appointment
Footwear retailer Dr Martens has appointed a new global commercial finance director
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NewsTesco poaches Kingfisher’s CTO as Guus Dekkers retires
Tesco has named Kingfisher’s Chris Blatchford as its new chief technology officer as Guus Dekkers retires from the business.
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NewsSainsburys and Argos kick off Christmas recruitment
Sainsbury’s and Argos have launched their annual Christmas recruitment drive, with thousands of roles available.
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NewsTesco to offer paid leave for domestic abuse survivors
Tesco has become the first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse survivors.
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NewsCo-op appoints managing director for retail arm
Co-op has appointed a new managing director of its retail business as it plans to maintain business momentum.
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NewsDFS appoints new chair
DFS has appointed a new chair to take over from Steve Johnson next year.
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InterviewHow Mango and Steve Madden have modernised the supply chain with Inspectorio
An optimised retail supply chain can be hard to deliver when scenarios outside of a team’s control can occur. It happens when geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks, communication gaps with suppliers, and more become an issue, but learning how to build resilience has become key.
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NewsJoybuy boss leaves just months after launch
The managing director of Chinese giant JD.com’s Joybuy business has exited only a few months after its debut in this country.
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NewsVery Group names ex-Frasers CMO as marketing director
The Very Group has appointed former Frasers chief marketing officer Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director.
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NewsMarks Electrical names new CFO as it raises profit outlook
Marks Electrical has increased its profit expectations for the year and announced that Philip Luke De Villanueva will be joining the business in December as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOxford Street pedestrianisation given the go ahead for next month
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the pedestrianisation of parts of Oxford Street will commence next month.
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NewsMatalan poaches M&S creative director
Matalan has appointed Adele Pickering (née Chidwick) as head of creative brand as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.