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Opinion‘Gone for £1, but Poundland could still coin it in again’
It’s been sold for a quid and restructuring looms, but Poundland’s value for money proposition can still profitably draw in shoppers if it refocuses on traditional strengths, argues Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsThousands of former Wilko staff to receive £2m payout following legal case
Almost 10,000 former Wilko workers will receive a share of £2m following a legal case.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2025: Three leadership learnings from the UK’s top execs
Celebrating its 20th year, Retail Week’s annual list of the 100 most influential leaders across retail has launched. We explore key trends shaping this year’s index and lessons learned from the list
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AnalysisRetail 100 reveals 2025’s most influential leaders
Now in its 20th year, Retail Week’s annual definitive list of the industry’s most inspiring bosses is live. Leaders from Tesco, Marks & Spencer, JLP, Ikea, BP, Boots, Currys, Vinted and Greggs are among those celebrated
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Opinion‘Retail 100 shows how much leadership has changed in 20 years’
As we celebrate the most influential, inspiring and impressive leaders impacting retail for the 20th year, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald introduces this year’s list and shares his thoughts on how leadership has changed
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AnalysisRetail 100 2025: Meet three of the most influential women shaping retail
Retail Week’s Retail 100 – now in its 20th year – has recognised 28 women who are impacting profits, people and performance in 2025. Find out why three of those female power players have made the list and access the full index here.
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InterviewQ&A: Pinterest UK retail director on Primark partnership and peak trading
Pinterest is on a mission to become a unique and popular shopping destination for its users across the globe. Its UK director of retail Caroline Orange-Northey talks to Retail Week about partnerships, AI enhancing the user experience, and why it’s preparing for peak now.
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NewsRetail has lost 360,000 jobs in the last decade
The retail industry has lost more than 360,000 jobs over the last 10 years, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, sparking fresh concerns over the sector’s long-term staffing prospects.
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NewsPoundland owner inching closer to sale of discounter
Pepco is inching closer to agreeing a sale of discount chain Poundland, with a deal expected to be announced as soon as this week.
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InterviewQ&A: Sustainable fashion retailer AYM’s founder Alie Mackintosh
As her business anticipates reaching £10m turnover this year, Retail Week sits down with AYM founder Alie Mackintosh as she tells us why patient, principled growth has been more valuable than taking shortcuts.
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NewsJohn Lewis to shrink senior staff committee as part of turnaround strategy
The John Lewis Partnership is set to shrink its most senior staff committee down as it looks to press on with its ongoing turnaround efforts.
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InterviewInterview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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AnalysisHow JD Sports is leading from the front as it opens its biggest store in the world
In an exclusive tour of the biggest JD Sports store in the world, chief executive Régis Schultz talks to Retail Week about being a market leader, its global growth journey and staying one step ahead
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NewsFormer Rituals MD takes on leadership role at French beauty retailer
The former managing director of Rituals has taken on a new leadership role at a French beauty retailer as it plans to enter the UK market, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOne in 10 retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium has warned that mounting financial pressures could eliminate one in 10 retail positions across the UK by 2028.
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NewsMarks Electrical finance boss steps down
Marks Electrical’s chief financial officer is set to leave after four years with the business.
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NewsMorrisons poaches Asda exec to bolster senior team
Morrisons has appointed former Asda online trading director Emma Pacey as its new trading director for general merchandise.
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NewsMorrisons poaches new group marketing director from BP
Morrisons has poached a new group marketing director from BP.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Simon Robert’s pay tops £5m
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Robert’s pay surged to more than £5m in the latest financial year, according to the retailer’s latest annual report.
