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NewsCo-op staff ordered to keep cameras on in meetings to deter hackers
Staff at the Co-op are being ordered to keep cameras on during remote work meetings, and to verify attendees, as the c-store specialist deals with an ongoing cyber attack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends recruitment as cyber attack takes toll
Marks & Spencer has paused staff hiring through its careers site as it battles to recover following a cyber attack.
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NewsTop security body urges retailers to act following Marks & Spencer cyber attack
The UK’s leading cyber security agency has advised retailers to take action to protect themselves as Marks & Spencer continues to suffer disruption following an attack.
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Opinion‘After M&S’ cyber attack, these are the security questions retailers must ask themselves’
It’s a question of when, not if, there are more attempts to breach retailers’ cybersecurity. AlixPartners experts Brian Kalms and Edd Hardy look at how businesses can best protect themselves
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Chart of the WeekChart: Vinted makes second-hand fashion profitable
The fashion resale platform, based in Lithuania, announced earlier this week that net profit had grown by 330% and revenues had grown by 36% year on year
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NewsPuma to move UK HQ from London to Manchester
The German sportswear brand has agreed the lease of a 20,000 sq ft workspace at No.3 Circle Square, in the Oxford Road Corridor in Manchester.
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NewsTapi confirms opening dates for raft of former Carpetright stores
Tapi has confirmed the opening dates of seven new stores since its takeover of Carpetright.
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NewsNearly half of retailers to plan deals or discounts for the May bank holidays
Nearly half of UK retailers are planning to offer special deals or discounts for the May bank holidays, according to data from Virgin Media O2 Business.
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NewsDeliveroo launches new virtual store concept with two retailers
Deliveroo has launched a new virtual store concept for retailers and has two names already lined up.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘proactive measures’ to fend off cyber attack
The Co-op has been forced to take “proactive measures” to fend off a cyber-attack and said it had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office.
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NewsBurberry begins search for new chair
British luxury group Burberry is using headhunters to find a successor to chair Gerry Murphy.
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FeatureThe secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
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AnalysisAdapt, refine and transform: the trends shaping what’s next for supply chains
As retail continues to ride wave after wave of disruption, what can we expect in the coming months for supply chains and what must 2026 strategies entail for businesses to sustain growth?
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NewsB&M names interim CEO as Russo departs
B&M group chief finance officer Mike Schmidt has been appointed as interim chief executive at the value retailer.
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NewsNew Post Office CEO extends in-branch cash services to 2030
Neil Brocklehurst was confirmed as the new Post Office CEO today, having been acting chief executive since September.
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FeatureDrag queens and meatballs: First look inside Ikea’s Oxford Street store
Ikea is primed to open the doors to its highly anticipated Oxford Street store this week, ahead of what is set to be a bumper bank holiday shopping weekend. Retail Week speaks to Ikea market manager, London City, Matt Gould and tours the new store before it opens to the public
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InterviewQ&A: ABF boss George Weston on consumer caution, tariffs and search for new Primark CEO
After Primark posted a trading update for the 24 weeks to March 1 earlier today, Retail Week spoke to parent company ABF’s boss George Weston about consumer caution in the UK, the uncertainty in the US as a result of Trump’s tariff turmoil, opportunity in a review of the UK’s ‘de minimis’ loophole and what he’s looking for in a replacement for ex Primark chief executive Paul Marchant.
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NewsGymshark puts hundreds of jobs at risk as part of restructure
Gymshark has blamed “macroeconomic volatility” for putting hundreds of jobs at risk as it gears up for business restructuring, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBoots adds dedicated menopause zones in stores
Boots is rolling out new dedicated menopause zones in 150 UK stores this summer, while expanding the range of products in the same category.
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NewsAdidas holds firm on guidance but warns of US tariff ‘uncertainties’
Sportswear giant Adidas has held firm on its guidance following a “strong” first quarter but warned of eventual price hikes and ongoing “uncertainty” within the market as a result of US tariffs and “macroeconomic risks”.