All News articles – Page 17
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NewsN Brown to axe hundreds of jobs as it trims costs
N Brown Group is planning to cut some 270 roles across its head office and warehouse as it looks to trim costs.
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NewsLK Bennett targets younger demographic with new LKB range
LK Bennett has launched its new LKB London collection as the luxury fashion brand looks to target a younger demographic, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMorrisons faces mounting staff backlash to efficiency app rollout
Supermarket giant Morrisons has sparked a backlash among its workforce, as the retailer rolls out an app that records how long staff take to replenish stock, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda raids JD Sports for new loyalty boss
Supermarket giant Asda has poached JD Sports’ customer director to head up its customer data and loyalty arm.
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NewsMango and Flying Tiger start recruiting for Christmas roles
Fashion retailer Mango and value retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen have started recruiting for festive roles as it gears up for a Christmas rush.
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NewsAldi launches in-store ‘reduction zones’ to tackle food waste
Discount giant Aldi is rolling out new, dedicated ‘reduction zones’ across its UK stores, to make it “even easier for shoppers to find fresh food bargains”.
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NewsKingfisher appoints new chief commercial officer
Kingfisher has appointed a new chief commercial officer, a new role within the home improvement group, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsASA rules against Hammonds Furniture ad
The standards agency ruled against the Leicester-based furniture retailer over three different issues with its advertising
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NewsCoffee chain Esquires set to open in Tesco Ireland stores
The Esquires stores will open in five Irish supermarkets before the end of next month.
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NewsModella Capital demands rent cuts from Claire’s landlords
Private equity firm Modella Capital has demanded rent holidays until after Christmas from the landlords of the stores it acquired as part of its £3.6m deal to save the struggling retailer, Retail Week understands.
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NewsMajestic Wine launches ‘biggest ever’ Christmas recruitment drive
The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer Majestic is kicking off the search for 150 new seasonal staff, as it ramps up plans for its “biggest-ever Christmas”.
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NewsB&M unveils turnaround plan after issuing profit warning
Value retailer B&M has launched a “decisive” turnaround plan, after issuing a profit warning for the first half.
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NewsVestiaire Collective promotes internally for new chief executive
French luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective has promoted its chief financial officer to replace its outgoing chief executive, who is stepping down after leading the business for seven years.
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NewsAsda unveils fresh round of price cuts
Supermarket chain Asda has unveiled a fresh round of price cuts on over 900 “family favourite” products, ahead of a potential showdown at its annual supplier conference, which is taking place later today.
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NewsMatalan to overhaul loyalty scheme and refresh mobile app
Matalan is set to relaunch its loyalty scheme and refresh its mobile app in the new year, as part of its ongoing business transformation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsModella Capital weighs up bid for New Look
New Claire’s Accessories owner Modella Capital is understood to be considering a potential bid for womenswear brand New Look, Retail Week understands.
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NewsWhite Stuff sales boosted by new store openings
White Stuff has delivered a 20% increase in full year sales, boosted by new store openings, customer acquisition and its ongoing brand transformation.
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NewsLidl investment in price tops £250m ahead of Christmas rush
Discount giant Lidl has today announced it has invested £250m in price this year, ahead of the all-important festive trading season.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Boots unveil festive recruitment targets
Retail giants Boots and Sainsbury’s have both unveiled their Christmas recruitment targets, as the sector braces for the busiest trading period of the year.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new director of merchandising
John Lewis has appointed Anna Milne as its new director of merchandising.