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AnalysisStaff discount index 2025: which retailers offer the best benefits?
From birthdays off to discounted gym memberships, we reveal the staff discount and employee benefits on offer at 60 of the UKâs biggest retailers.
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OpinionâHoping for a retail leadership role? Here are some things you should knowâ
To understand the DNA of a successful chief executive it pays to listen to a wide range of voices, and getting to the top today takes more than personal ambition. Headhunter Spencer Stuartâs Sally Elliott shares some observations for those keen to make the grade
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OpinionâTariffs could be a death knell for countless supply chain jobs and businessesâ
The impact of president Trumpâs tariffs will be felt by workers in garment production, on farms, in general merchandise factories and beyond. Sensible retailers should help their supply chain partners navigate the challenges, says Ethical Trading Initiative executive director Giles Bolton
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OpinionâThe natural advantage of established brands has been smashed to smithereensâ
âChange brandsâ are some of the fastest growing globally and demonstrate that whatâs good for the world can be good for business. Retailers should make the most of the opportunity, argues expert author Chris Baker
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NewsLidl ditches âattractiveâ packaging of least healthy own-brand products
Discounter Lidl has said it will ditch all packaging designs it deems âattractive to childrenâ from its least healthy own-brand products by the middle of the year.
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Retail VoiceRetailers must step up collaboration to meet net-zero obligations
With businesses struggling to meet the publicly stated net zero goals, Wincantonâs James Hurrell examines what retailers can do to drive better ways of working.
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NewsBoohoo scrutinised for returning to a supplier it struck off after a modern slavery scandal
Boohoo is facing renewed scrutiny over its ethical practices after rekindling a relationship with a supplier it cut ties with in the wake of a modern slavery scandal.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: How Molton Brown, Mamas & Papas and N Brown are taking ESG seriously
Retailers are taking heed of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, and in many cases are also realising the commercial benefits that come with focusing on these issues as opposed to solely chasing profit at all costs.
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Retail VoiceThree steps retailers should take on their ESG journey
Wherever you are on your journey, having the right foundations is key to a successful ESG strategy. Here Ethical Supply Chain Programâs Carmel Giblin outlines three things retailers should consider.
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FeatureSecond chances: will hiring ex-offenders ever be mainstream in retail?
Multiple high street retailers are scaling up recruitment programmes that proactively recruit from the pool of 14 million people in the UK with a criminal record.
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VideoShaun the Sheep stars in new Barbour Christmas ad
Barbour has released its new Christmas ad for 2024 which stars British animated childrenâs character Shaun the Sheep.
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NewsSeasalt becomes latest fashion retailer to gain B Corp status
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has become the latest fashion retailer to earn B Corp certification in recognition of its âfounding values and ongoing progressive approach to doing businessâ.
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OpinionâWe need to consider why Shein is a disruptor that delivers more than ÂŁ1bn in annual UK salesâ
Online fashion powerhouse Sheinâs success raises uncomfortable questions about consumption, believes Charlotte Hardie
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NewsShein has discovered child labour cases among suppliers
Fast-fashion giant Shein has revealed that it found two cases of child labour at suppliers last year.
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NewsCo-op has set up a scheme to create over 600 apprenticeships in the early years sector
Co-op has set up a scheme to create over 600 apprenticeships for the early years sector spanning employers across the private, public, voluntary and community sectors who support the wellbeing of young children.
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NewsRetail guru Mary Portas is backing a new campaign to block Shein's IPO
Say No to Shein has launched a new petition calling on the government to block the highly-anticipated IPO.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op commits to closing socioeconomic pay gap
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsHuman rights group calls on regulator to block Sheinâs London IPO
A UK-based human rights group is calling on the Financial Conduct Authority to refuse Sheinâs application to list on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsRetail leadership diversity on the rise but inclusion is âtough nut to crackâ
Diversity in retail leadership is on the rise but inclusion remains the ânut to crackâ, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium and the MBS Group.
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NewsAO boss urges government to let retailers fix âbrokenâ apprenticeship scheme
AO founder and chief executive John Roberts is calling on the government to let retailers and other businesses run their own apprenticeship schemes.