Supply Chain

John Lewis Partnership to reduce staff committee to boost efficiency

The John Lewis Partnership is set to cut its partnership council by a quarter this autumn, reducing the number of…

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River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions

High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a restructuring plan amid tough trading…

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Shein shifts focus to Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls

Shein is reportedly pivoting towards a listing in Hong Kong after a proposed IPO in London hit a roadblock from…

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The most sought-after jobs in British retail in 2025

By 2025, the British retail landscape is a mysterious blend of shuttered doors, mass sackings, and a thriving ecosystem of…

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Supermarket chains are betting big on small stores

Asda plans to open 25 new convenience stores between June and December, having only opened 12 last year. As part…

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Today’s news in brief-8/5/25

Next has increased its full-year profit guidance to £1.08bn, up £14m, following an 11.4% rise in Q1 full-price sales, outperforming…

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Retailers at risk: how cyber threats are shaping the future of commerce

In recent weeks two major UK retailers – Marks and Spencer and Co-op – have fallen victim to high-profile cyber…

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Hugo Boss holds guidance despite 2% fall in Q1 sales to €999m

Hugo Boss is maintaining its sales outlook for the year, despite having reported that sales fell by 2% to €999m…

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Today’s news in brief-2/5/25

Apple reported a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to $95.4bn in Q2 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. Earnings per share rose 8%…

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Shein considers US restructure as tariffs derail London IPO

Shein is reportedly exploring ways to restructure its US business in an attempt to get around the US tariffs on…

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