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Government
Theo Paphitis slams gov’s ‘disappointing’ attitude towards retail
Theo Paphitis has called out the government’s “disappointing” attitude towards the industry’s importance, Retail Week has reported. It comes as Paphitis’…
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People Moves
A.F. Blakemore appoints new chief people officer
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, has appointed Nicola McIntosh as its new chief people…
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Technology
Amazon to ditch Just Walk Out tech in US stores
Amazon is reportedly set to ditch its grab-and-go checkout system, Just Walk Out, across its US Amazon Fresh stores in…
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High Street
Frasers appoints boyfriend of Mike Ashley’s daughter to board
Frasers Group has appointed a director to its board who is reportedly in a relationship with founder Mike Ashley’s youngest…
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Health & Beauty
The Perfume Shop appoints two new directors amid Gender Pay Gap report
The Perfume Shop has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two female directors, Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson. …
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Supermarkets
Aldi to open 35 new stores this year
Aldi is planning to open 35 new stores across the UK this year, including new stores that are set to…
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Supermarkets
Waitrose to close London warehouse, 545 jobs at risk
Waitrose is reportedly planning to close its delivery warehouse in Enfield this summer, placing over 500 jobs at risk.According to…
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DIY
Kingfisher mulls bid for Homebase stores in Ireland
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, is reportedly mulling a bid for Homebase’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, following reports…
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Clothing & Shoes
Abercrombie & Fitch signs agreement for new Oxford St store
Abercrombie and Fitch has signed an agreement with global real estate group, Hines, that will see it open a new…
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Supermarkets
Asda launches new staff benefits as it confirms pay rise
Asda has launched two new benefits for staff and confirmed that its proposal to raise retail pay rates to £12.04…
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