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Interviews

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AI marketing: How Dermalogica strengthened customer relationships through Klaviyo
2026-09-25T05:00:00+01:00
Jade Holland Cooper on turning likes into a multimillion-pound brand
2026-09-24T06:29:00+01:00
Kingfisher CEO: ‘We are ready for the next generation of commerce’
2026-09-22T11:50:00+01:00
Q&A: Clarendon’s Beth Butterwick on John Lewis art galleries tie-up
2026-09-22T05:30:00+01:00
Brand tracking: How Suri keeps an eye on brand health in real time
2026-09-18T06:00:00+01:00
Harry Hall: the 1891 cavalry tailor turned fast-growing specialist retailer
2026-09-17T11:16:00+01:00
Q&A: Holland & Barrett sustainability and impact director on progress, areas of improvement, and future ambitions
2026-09-16T06:00:00+01:00
Matalan chief commercial officer on modernising the retailer for ‘new chapter’
2026-09-14T07:00:00+01:00
Post-purchase: How John Lewis improves customer satisfaction with Parcel Lab
2026-09-11T06:00:00+01:00
Mountain Warehouse boss Mark Neale’s role may be changing, but his mindset won’t be
2026-09-10T06:00:00+01:00
Under Armour’s run product expert on how run clubs are shifting expectations
2026-09-07T23:01:00+01:00
Retailers winning with retail media are the ones that understand their customer
2026-09-04T06:00:00+01:00
The Entertainer’s Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
2026-09-04T05:30:00+01:00
N Brown group tech director: ‘AI is not another metaverse, it’s here to stay’
2026-09-01T15:04:00+01:00
Marketing: How Superdrug captures new customers working with Sampl
2026-08-28T06:00:00+01:00
Lefties’ first UK store: Xavier Ruz Riera shows off new shop and discusses expansion plans
2026-08-27T15:14:00+01:00
Q&A: Asos EVP of product on driving relevance with Test & React
2026-08-25T16:06:00+01:00
Q&A: WorkJam MD on ‘how to do more for less’ with supporting tech
2026-08-21T05:00:00+01:00
Q&A: THG Ingenuity CTO on Google partnership and preparing retailers for peak
2026-08-19T05:00:00+01:00
Ikea UK boss David McCabe on leadership, affordability, and the future of retail
2026-08-17T06:00:00+01:00
Q&A: Infobip retail specialist discusses why effective communication with consumers builds trust and loyalty
2026-08-14T05:00:00+01:00
Q&A: Snap head of retail on new innovations and how Gen Z likes to shop
2026-08-10T06:00:00+01:00
Q&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
2026-08-07T05:00:00+01:00
Q&A: Landsec on ‘biggest investment’ in Trinity Leeds and why ‘landlord’ is an outmoded term
2026-08-04T05:30:00+01:00
Q&A: Mirakl chief customer officer on why marketplaces should be a tool, not a strategy
2026-07-31T05:00:00+01:00
Q&A: Sports Direct’s Michael Murray talks Dublin flagship, international ambitions and Andy Burnham
2026-07-28T16:05:00+01:00
Q&A: Kingfisher chief AI officer on being ahead of the curve with AI agents and agentic commerce
2026-07-27T11:45:00+01:00
Retail managing director Lydia King on doubling down on fabrics and 150 years of Liberty
2026-07-24T14:18:00+01:00
Q&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
2026-07-24T05:00:00+01:00
Ingka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
2026-07-23T05:30:00+01:00

Latest retail people news

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Matalan poaches M&S’s creative director
2026-09-28T13:52:00+01:00
Currys launches Christmas recruitment drive
2026-09-28T13:33:00+01:00
Mango appoints new chief retail officer
2026-09-25T14:53:00+01:00
Morrisons poaches Kingfisher’s AI boss
2026-09-24T09:33:00+01:00
Currys promotes from within for chief people officer
2026-09-22T11:21:00+01:00
The Perfume Shop targets first-time job seekers in Christmas recruitment drive
2026-09-22T10:36:00+01:00
Retail Week Awards entry deadline extended
2026-09-22T06:00:00+01:00
John Lewis Money boss to leave retailer
2026-09-21T13:34:00+01:00
Asos appoints Law Roach as first ‘Stylist in Residence’
2026-09-21T13:28:00+01:00
Retail Trust rolls out new support for staff wellbeing in run-up to Christmas
2026-09-20T00:01:00+01:00
McDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
2026-09-18T06:53:00+01:00
Former Liberty managing director named as Heal’s CEO
2026-09-17T15:43:00+01:00
Gousto CEO to step down in 2027
2026-09-16T23:01:00+01:00
Amazon unveils inflation-busting pay rise
2026-09-16T13:13:00+01:00
Matalan appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as new adviser
2026-09-15T14:39:00+01:00
JD Sports strengthens leadership team with new US boss and group CMO
2026-09-15T14:31:00+01:00
Wickes CEO: ‘There’s a ‘wall of cash’ sitting in UK savings accounts’
2026-09-15T13:35:00+01:00
Asda creates hundreds of special needs and disability work experience placements
2026-09-14T10:14:00+01:00
Hugo Boss chair steps down following Frasers Group ‘discussions’
2026-09-14T10:03:00+01:00
Dr Martens hires ex-Burberry exec as customer chief
2026-09-11T06:46:00+01:00
Currys enjoys ‘strong start to the year’ with market share gains across UK and Nordics
2026-09-10T06:40:00+01:00
The Works accused of swaying shareholder vote in fallout
2026-09-08T13:29:00+01:00
Retailers to create thousands of jobs to combat youth unemployment crisis
2026-09-07T23:01:00+01:00
Next wins appeal of equal pay case
2026-09-07T14:50:00+01:00

People insight & inspiration

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How the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period
2026-09-23T12:03:00+01:00
‘Supported internships are good for young people – and for business’
2026-09-23T05:30:00+01:00
‘People need work experience - but they also need money’
2026-09-22T05:30:00+01:00
‘Retailers must rethink how they create opportunities for the next generation’
2026-09-21T05:30:00+01:00
‘AI’s new price tag is a good thing for retail’
2026-09-18T05:30:00+01:00
John Lewis Partnership interims: what you need to know as make-or-break H2 looms
2026-09-10T15:10:00+01:00
‘New jobs campaign should raise retail’s currency in corridors of power’
2026-09-09T14:09:00+01:00
Preparing for peak: Inside Boots’ Burton warehouse in the run-up to Christmas
2026-09-08T15:17:00+01:00
An inside look at Amsterdam’s ambitions to become a circular economy
2026-09-07T11:56:00+01:00
'Au revoir to John Lewis boss Peter Ruis'
2026-09-04T09:33:00+01:00
Retail 100: All change at the top
2026-09-02T14:17:00+01:00
Retail 100 2026 – the industry’s most influential leaders
2026-08-27T06:00:00+01:00
‘Poundland should go for more than £1 this time around’
2026-08-20T14:38:00+01:00
Human resources – How AI has transformed retail work
2026-08-19T06:00:00+01:00
Explainer: Shein vs Temu – what court judgment means for online platforms
2026-08-19T05:30:00+01:00
Who is actually left running the Co-op?
2026-08-17T14:27:00+01:00
Why eBay is setting its sights on live shopping as a growth lever
2026-08-13T14:38:00+01:00
‘Without a shining London flagship, it’s difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading light’
2026-08-12T09:50:00+01:00
Will John Lewis’ new MD finish what his predecessor started?
2026-08-11T15:07:00+01:00
‘The ‘laminated book of dreams’ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppers’ hearts’
2026-08-06T15:00:00+01:00
Why can’t Matalan keep hold of a CEO?
2026-08-04T14:30:00+01:00

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Industry Insight

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Five moves that turn retail AI ambition into operating results
2026-09-28T05:00:00+01:00Paid for by Brady
How dropshipping is becoming a scalable retailer growth strategy
2026-09-24T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Mirakl, By Emma Weinbren
Turning viral attention into lasting customer loyalty
2026-09-23T05:00:00+01:00Paid for by American Express
Navigating retail’s challenges: Costs, crime and changing consumer trends
2026-09-11T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by NFU Mutual
Revealed: How 1,000 Brits plan to shop this golden quarter
2026-09-10T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Vypr, By Rebecca Taylor
Retailer insurance – expert cover for shops, stock and premises across the UK
2026-09-08T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by NFU Mutual
The unplanned £22.90: What parcel locker visits are really worth to your stores
2026-08-12T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by InPost
How retailers can get ready for a bigger AI Christmas
2026-07-28T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Vypr, By Christopher Godfrey
The £276m profit opportunity fashion retailers are overlooking
2026-07-23T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by CCS McLays
Salesforce Customer Loyalty Guide 2026: Actionable takeaways for retailers
2026-07-22T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Salesforce
Is retail redefining customer service this Christmas?
2026-07-21T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Vypr, By Christopher Godfrey
What GLP-1 growth means for this year’s Christmas trading
2026-07-14T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Vypr, By Christopher Godfrey
The network is now the engine of retail performance – are you treating it that way?
2026-07-13T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by BT Group
Why logistics is retail’s competitive edge
2026-06-18T14:31:00+01:00Paid for by Tritax Big Box
How Boots and Currys are levelling up customer experiences
2026-06-16T06:00:00+01:00In collaboration with Oracle, By Rebecca Taylor
Data: How Gen Z is turning retail into an experience economy
2026-06-11T06:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with Snapchat, By Christopher Godfrey
AI-powered retail: Why customer expectations are changing faster than retailers can keep up
2026-06-08T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Oracle
Five trends that will redefine European retail and why retailers can’t wait any longer
2026-05-28T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by Comexposium
The unified commerce mandate: Five strategic shifts for retail’s agentic era
2026-03-24T07:00:00+00:00Paid for by Salesforce
Exclusive: Nearly half of UK shop workers feel shut out of digital decision making
2026-03-19T07:00:00+00:00In paid partnership with Rotageek, By Laura Heywood

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