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Opinion‘M&S has spoken out powerfully on retail crime – now let’s pressure authorities to act’
The dismissal of a Waitrose staffer for confronting thieves and M&S’ response to mob rule has put retail crime on the political agenda and should be followed up by the industry, says George MacDonald
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NewsTesco launches ‘large scale’ trial of new meal planning AI assistant
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a “large scale” trial of a new AI assistant, designed to “lighten the load for customers” when it comes to meal planning.
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NewsMatalan adds ex-N Brown and Primark directors to product leadership team
Matalan has strengthened its product leadership team with two new hires as it pushes forward with its transformation journey.
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NewsWhistles strengthens product team with ex-Topshop and Boohoo hires
Whistles has bolstered its product team with the appointment of former Boohoo executive James Blacklock to the newly created role of commercial director.
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NewsDr Martens creates new leadership team to ‘accelerate strategic delivery’
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has unveiled a new executive leadership team and moved to a “market general manager structure” in a bid to “simplify [its] operating model”.
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NewsUK retail staff facing violent behaviour up 12% in a year
Retail staff experiencing violent behaviour in the UK saw double-digit growth last year, according to data from global retail crime intelligence company Auror.
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NewsFormer Co-op CEO paid almost £2m following ‘challenging year’
The Co-op’s outgoing chief executive took home nearly £2m ahead of her unexpected exit last month.
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AnalysisWho is in the running to replace Shirine Khoury-Haq at the Co-op?
Following Shirine Khoury-Haq’s resignation last week, Retail Week looks at the runners and riders in the race to replace her as group chief executive at the c-store specialist.
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NewsMorleys Department Store appoints first chief trading officer
Morleys Department Stores has appointed former Harvey Nichols director Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of chief trading officer.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop gender pay gap report shows ‘continued progress’ and growing female leadership
The Perfume Shop has unveiled its latest gender pay gap report, showing “continued progress” towards pay equity and a growing number of women in leadership roles.
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NewsCo-op boosts pay for frontline staff
Convenience specialist the Co-op is set to give staff an above-inflation, 3.5% pay increase from tomorrow, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKingfisher appoints former Uber Eats Europe boss as non-executive director
The owner of B&Q and Screwfix said it was appointing Eve Henrikson to its board of directors, effective from September 1, 2026.
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AnalysisCurrys: What does the future hold following Baldock’s exit?
In a surprise announcement last week, the Currys board revealed that its chief executive of eight years, Alex Baldock, has decided to leave the business to take on a new external position
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NewsAllSaints names Zalando director as chief merchant
AllSaints has poached Zalando commercial director Nichole Strydom to be its new chief merchant.
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InterviewSuperdry CEO Julian Dunkerton talks Bench, new stores and AI
Superdry & Co chief executive Julian Dunkerton is riding high, the launch of the fashion retailer’s new Bench collection has “gone off like a steam train”, he says.
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NewsDr Martens promotes from within to appoint new UK general manager
Dr Martens has promoted sales director Nick Duff to the newly created role of general manager for the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘AI may not be threatening jobs right now. But in future..?’
As Marks & Spencer unveiled a new AI initiative and Next detailed how it is using the technology, AI is clearly creating both opportunity and value – as well as acknowledgement of a challenge, for those looking to join the workforce, George MacDonald reflects
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InterviewQ&A: Kallikor CEO on the importance of testing supply chain scenarios
Amid yet more international supply chain disruption, we spoke to Kallikor founder and chief executive Jonathan Barrett about the importance of retailers experimenting with their supply chains, how to best prepare for a crisis, and what digital twins can offer.
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NewsSuperdrug and Savers appoint new supply chain director
AS Watson has promoted from within to appoint a new supply chain director for Superdrug and Savers.
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AnalysisDoes Khoury-Haq’s resignation leave a listing Co-op in danger of sinking?
As Co-op group chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq steps away, Retail Week analyses the timing of her announcement and the shape of the c-store specialist as she departs