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NewsJD Sports names ex-Ikea CEO as new chair
JD Sports has appointed former Ikea Group CEO Peter Agnefjäll as its new chair, effective September 1.
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyenâs global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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OpinionâThe âlaminated book of dreamsâ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppersâ heartsâ
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsburyâs, believes George MacDonald
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NewsTesco Ireland & NI and Booker bosses to swap roles in leadership reshuffle
The chief executives at Tesco Ireland & NI and The Booker Group are to swap roles from the end of this month.
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NewsDr Martens adds former Sephora Asia president to board as non-exec
Dr Martens has appointed a new independent non-executive director starting this autumn.
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NewsPets at Home head of AI transformation departs
Pets at Home head of AI transformation and enterprise architecture Simon Ellis has left the business, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisWhy canât Matalan keep hold of a CEO?
Matalan has gone through two highly respected retail CEOs in the last three years. Is it just a case of two times unlucky for the fashion brand, or does it have a deeper issue?
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NewsAsda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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NewsProCook chief financial officer to step down
ProCook chief financial officer Dan Walden is leaving the business after spending five years in the role.
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NewsMatalan CEO departs after less than a year in post
Matalan chief executive Henrik Nordvall has left the business he joined in February, after just seven months in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Morrisons director to head loyalty
Marks & Spencer has turned to Morrisons to hire a director of loyalty as it builds initiatives such as its Sparks programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Mirakl chief customer officer on why marketplaces should be a tool, not a strategy
Mirakl chief customer officer Sophie Marchessou spoke to Retail Week about how best to leverage a marketplace for growth, the introduction of agentic AI, and ensuring you stay relevant to customers.
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NewsLondon Designer Outletâs new AI assistant drives double-digit surge in page views
London Designer Outlet, based in north Londonâs Wembley Park, has seen a double-digit rise in page views since launching its new AI assistant, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisIced matcha and new heatwave hits power Greggs store growth
Has the UK reached peak Greggs? Not likely. Rising sales and profits off the back of matcha sales, new salads and cutting costs are driving the next phase of Greggs physical store expansion plans
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FeatureHow Ted Baker is rebuilding its high street empire
Ted Baker has had quite the ride on the British high streets during its nearly 40-year reign.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for chief supply chain officer
Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the role of chief supply chain officer in the latest leadership change within the business.
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NewsSchuh appoints new president as Colin Temple retires
Schuh has named Tomas Petersson as its new president as Colin Temple retires from the business after 38 years.
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NewsSouthern Co-op transfers to Co-op group entity
The Co-op has today announced that the Southern Co-op has transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary of the group, as the competition watchdog review continues to rumble on.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher chief AI officer on being ahead of the curve with AI agents and agentic commerce
While many retailers are exploring how to deploy AI effectively for the customer and colleague experience, Kingfisher is one retailer that has been at the forefront of this mission for several years.
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NewsFrasers Group looks to install Michael Murray as Hugo Boss CEO
Frasers Group is thought to be exploring ways it can make its boss Michael Murray the chief executive of Hugo Boss, as it continues its takeover pursuit of the German fashion house.