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AnalysisShould retailers offer staff paid menstrual and menopause leave?
Discussions as to whether or not employers should grant paid leave to staff struggling with symptoms of menstruation or menopause have reached a peak in recent months. But is this something retailers can – or should – consider?
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OpinionIWD: Three women in retail predicted to become the CEOs of tomorrow
Retail Week will publish its inaugural Future Leaders report on March 15; spotlighting 30 names predicted to become chief executives at the world’s biggest retailers in the years to come. In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), here’s an exclusive first look at three inspiring women in the line-up
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DataOnline sales show no signs of improvement as decline deepens
Online UK retail sales recorded another decline in revenue in February as sales fell month on month.
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NewsTK Maxx targets London for store expansion
TK Maxx has launched a search for potential new sites in London, building on its existing 58 shops in the capital.
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NewsZalando sales and profits slow against ‘challenging economic backdrop’
Online fashion giant Zalando has said it will focus on growing its profitability this year after sales slowed against a “challenging economic backdrop” in 2022.
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NewsTHG launches buy now, pay later scheme
THG has launched a new buy now, pay later scheme in partnership with Newpay, a digital credit account.
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NewsIn The Style sold following strategic review
Online fashion retailer In The Style is to be sold for £1.2m after a strategic review.
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NewsGreggs sales and profits rise on back of ‘good strategic progress’
Greggs has reported a strong full-year performance after making “good strategic progress” and record store openings.
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Opinion‘Can you be sure that AI will capture who you are and what customers like about you?’
Trying to distil the essence of a brand can be tricky, even for a human, let alone an artificial intelligence, cautions Kantar’s Tom Lees
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NewsFebruary retail sales benefit from Valentine’s Day boost
UK retail sales saw a steady increase in the month of February, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsWHSmith targets Paperchase customers with new stationery format offering
WHSmith is set to open high-end souvenir and stationery shops as it aims to fill the gap left by the closure of Paperchase stores.
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NewsCosta Coffee unveils third pay rise for staff in a year
Costa Coffee has announced a pay hike for employees across its 1,520 stores, making this the third pay rise the coffee chain has offered in the last 12 months.
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NewsAsos joins electric bus trial as part of latest sustainability push
Asos has joined forces with smart-bus platform Zeelo in a bid to convert employee commutes to electric bus journeys.
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NewsJohn Lewis’ Wicks departure comes amid ‘culture clash’
The sudden departure of Pippa Wicks from John Lewis last week has been blamed on a culture clash at the partnership.
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NewsFood tsar blames grocery shortages on ‘weird supermarket culture’
Food tsar and Leon founder Henry Dimbleby has blamed the UK’s “weird supermarket culture” for the ongoing shortages of certain vegetables on grocers’ shelves.
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NewsMorrisons puts 1,000 roles at risk as it ditches 80 maintenance suppliers
Supermarket giant Morrisons has made the decision to shift to a single maintenance provider, down from more than 80, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: M&S introduces ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ for click and collect
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsQuiz unveils plans to ‘rebuild store portfolio’ in shift back to growth
Quiz has announced it will “rebuild its store portfolio” as it plans to open up to 10 new stores this year.
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NewsTrade unions accuse Nike of violating labour rights
Trade unions from various countries have filed a formal complaint against Nike for violating labour rights and failing to comply with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines.
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NewsChinese lifestyle retailer Miniso expands with newest store in London
The Chinese lifestyle retailer’s newest store will open in Wandsworth, south London, on March 10.