All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 66
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2023: The winners
Retail Week’s annual celebration of UK retail at the top of its game.
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NewsPrimark announces pay increase for UK staff
Primark is to increase the hourly wage of its retail assistants across the UK, meaning around 26,000 colleagues will receive an average pay rise of 12%.
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NewsOutgoing Matalan boss Nigel Oddy to join American Golf
Interim boss of Matalan Nigel Oddy is taking on a new role as chief executive of American Golf.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Three brands giving the value sector a run for its money
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s Disruptors series showcases the brands making waves in value and discount retail
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InterviewQ&A: Ikea exec talks new tech and how AR can transform the in-store experience
Ikea’s country marketing manager Helena Gouveia, along with immersive tech company Warpin CEO Emma Ridderstad and partner director Eva Kindlundh, speaks to Retail Week about the in-store augmented-reality partnership
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NewsExclusive: Snap launches new augmented reality tools for retailers
Snap has unveiled its Augmented Reality Enterprises Services (ARES), a collection of digital tools designed to help businesses integrate Snap’s AR technology into their ecommerce channels.
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NewsAmazon strikes to continue as workers dismiss pay offer ‘insult’
Amazon workers in the UK are due to take further strike action after the ecommerce giant offered a 50p-an-hour increase in base pay for warehouse workers.
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NewseBay names new UK boss as Lambell takes global role
eBay has promoted Eve Williams from chief marketing officer to vice-president, general manager of its UK business.
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NewsNike on the front foot with strong sales across international markets
Nike recorded a rise in sales during its third-quarter trading period across the US and international markets supported by its “brand distinction and strong execution”.
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NewsExclusive: WHSmith poaches former Co-op exec as new people officer
WHSmith has confirmed the appointment of former Co-op group executive Helen Webb as its new chief people officer.
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NewsJust Eat to axe nearly 1,900 jobs after post-lockdown sales slump
Takeaway platform Just Eat is set to slash 1,870 jobs in the UK following a slump in sales post-lockdown.
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NewsCurrys announces fourth pay rise in 18 months for store staff
Currys has announced a fourth pay rise in 18 months for nearly 10,000 store colleagues in the UK.
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NewsAmazon slashes an additional 9,000 jobs
Amazon is laying off 9,000 more employees, chief executive Andy Jassy revealed in a memo to staff.
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NewsTikTok Shop UK launches parent and baby product category
TikTok Shop UK has launched a parent and baby product category that features well-known UK brands.
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NewsCurrys appoints new Nordics boss to help ‘restore healthy levels of profit’
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as its new Nordics chief executive officer in a bid to help the division navigate a challenging market and tough consumer environment.
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NewsExclusive: Amazon strikes could spread as workers reach out to more depots
The number of Amazon workers on strike has topped 500 at its Coventry depot and the GMB union said it expects this to grow as strikers reach out to workers at other warehouses across the UK.
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NewsCo-op expands autonomous robot delivery service to new region
The Co-op is rolling out robots for autonomous grocery deliveries to residents in Sale, Greater Manchester.
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NewsSephora and TikTok launch incubator partnership for creators and beauty brands
Sephora and TikTok have joined forces to launch a new programme for founder-led beauty brands to connect with TikTok creators.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches partnership with sustainability brand Kit & Kin
Mamas & Papas has partnered with sustainable supplier Kit & Kin, adding its range both online and in standalone stores.
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NewsTesco suppliers to be charged extra fee for selling products online
Tesco has told its suppliers they will have to pay a new fulfilment fee when selling the grocer’s products online.