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NewsRepresent appoints ex-Adidas executive as new chief marketing officer
Streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Adidas executive Priya De Souza as its new chief marketing officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurnham says government âready to supportâ Poundland workers
The prime minister also called for answers about why owners of the business would turn down an offer that would have saved jobs.
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Interview16,000 applications for 50 places: Inside Sainsburyâs Future Maker graduate scheme
Director of talent, performance and leadership Kat Sherwood speaks to Retail Week about the Future Makers scheme, why it matters, and how it fits into Sainsburyâs recruitment plans.
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OpinionâMarmalade and gherkin Budget was just tinkering around the edgesâ
The country needs a vision and a growth plan, but this weekâs Budget makes zero difference to economic growth, fears Charlotte Hardie
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NewsAccent Group hits back at Frasers âfinal offerâ
Accent Group, the Australian retail chain, has hit back at the best and final declaration by Frasers Group yesterday, reaffirming its call to shareholders to reject the takeover offer.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailerâs access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailerâs access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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NewsMarks & Spencer starts recruiting for new fashion distribution hub
Marks & Spencer has begun hiring staff for its Lichfield distribution centre, which will speed up delivery of its clothing to customers once operational.
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OpinionâGrowth and sustainability donât have to be a trade-offâ
Reaching sustainability goals can be daunting, but changing small habits at all levels of the business can make a difference, maintains Specsaversâ Helen Curran
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NewsJD Sports creates online work experience programme for young people
JD Sports has launched a new package of career support for young people, including online work experience, as part of a partnership with BBC Children in Need.
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AnalysisAs trade union access powers increase, will more retailers follow John Lewis and strike deals?
The law governing relationships between business and trade unions is changing, and the shift means new obligations for retailers.
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InterviewHow Screwfix is outperforming rivals by sticking to its trade roots
The owner of Screwfix labelled the trade specialist as its âstand-outâ performer in its half-year results after it delivered another quarter of market outperformance.
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OpinionâItâs time for the PM to wake up to the potential for economic growth from UK food systemâ
The food industry, from agriculture to hospitality and everything in between, is well positioned to help deliver Andy Burnhamâs ambition of growth in every postcode. Itâs time for government action to ensure the food system flourishes, argues Shore Capitalâs Clive Black
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InterviewQ&A: Sofa.com boss on how Andrew Lloyd Webber deal sparked business opportunity, and more
Managing director Sunayna Azam discusses the Frasers Group-owned home goods and furniture retailerâs plans and strategy
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NewsYounger retail workers struggling despite wider wellbeing recovery
Retail workers aged 25 to 44 continue to face the greatest challenges with stress and anxiety, despite overall levels of staff wellbeing in the industry stabilising this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda launches new apprenticeship programme
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 21) launched Asda Roots â a new apprenticeship programme to give young people a route to permanent employment.
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NewsJohn Lewis strikes landmark trade union recognition deal
The John Lewis Partnership has forged a collective bargaining agreement with a trade union for the first time in its almost 100-year history, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Retail Week Awards 2027 shortlist announced
The 2027 shortlist for the Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UKâs retail industry for over 30 years, has today been announced.
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NewsAmazon pledges hiring 30,000 young people amid youth unemployment crisis
Amazon has committed to 30,000 entry-level roles for those aged between 18 and 24 over the next four years to help support young people into work.
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AnalysisSubdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.
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NewsAsos appoints AI and creative studios director
Asos has poached Tommy Hilfigerâs vice president of global brand transformation Nick Goodchild to be its new AI and creative studios director.