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NewsSuperdry names ex-Nike and Helly Hansen exec as new chair
Superdry has appointed former Nike and Helly Hansen executive Peter Sjölander as its new chair to replace the outgoing Peter Williams.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Hear from Mars and Ikea as day one kicks off
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Alibaba, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s and Shopify, will take to the virtual stage throughout this week at our new digital event.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco to launch IPO in Poland
Poundland owner Pepco is set to list in Poland following months of speculation.
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Retail VoiceCollaborative ecommerce – the post-Covid route for mid-sized retailers
When it comes to supply-chain logistics, mid-sized businesses must work together to ensure they keep up with the ecommerce boom, says Wincanton managing director of digital and efulfilment Paul Durkin.
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NewsGousto swings into black as boss says grocery delivery is here to stay
Gousto has delivered its first ever full-year profit as its chief executive backs the grocery home-delivery revolution to outlast the pandemic.
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NewsRetail sales recover in March as Covid restrictions start to ease
Retail sales rose in March but across the quarter were “subdued overall”.
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AnalysisIncubator: Rotas to rewards – the tools you need to manage your workforce
Who are the companies retailers should be partnering with to ensure they maintain a happy, healthy, engaged and properly rewarded workforce?
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OpinionMove of the Week: Dixons’ sustainability hire is a sign of the changing times
Dixons Carphone’s recruitment of Moira Thomas to lead a new sustainability drive could hardly have been better timed.
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Retail VoiceWhat’s most important for sustainable ecommerce in 2021?
Sustainability matters to European consumers – but it would seem that not all businesses have realised how much, writes Arthur Lam, director of marketing for the UK, Ireland and Nordics at UPS.
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NewsConfidence inches up in April as consumers remain cautious about future
The rise in consumer confidence levels slowed in April as new Covid-19 variants and economic worries dampened the reopening of stores and hospitality.
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NewsThe Hut gobbles up snacks specialist in £43m deal
Online giant The Hut Group (THG) is to acquire healthy snack bar business Brighter Foods, strengthening its presence in a high-growth category.
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InterviewInterview: Music Magpie boss on how recycling and reinvention has spurred success
As Music Magpie goes public, co-founder and chief executive Steve Oliver tells Retail Week about its brand evolution and how it is incentivising customers to buy into the green economy
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NewsCo-op scraps team manager roles in store management restructure
The Co-op is set to scrap team manager roles across its c-stores as it restructures its store management but it insisted there will be no redundancies as part of the process.
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NewsMars food chief joins Marks & Spencer board
Marks & Spencer has appointed Mars Food global president Fiona Dawson to its board, bringing “cutting-edge” consumer and brand experience.
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GalleryStore gallery: Homebase opens first small-format high street shop
As Homebase seeks to trial new high street formats, it has opened its first-ever small-format store in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
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NewsBloom & Wild buys Dutch rival Bloomon in European expansion push
Online florist Bloom & Wild has acquired Dutch rival Bloomon for an undisclosed sum as it ramps up plans to grow into Europe.
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NewsAmazon tests ‘pay-by-palm’ technology at Whole Foods
Amazon is testing new technology that will allow customers of its Whole Foods grocery business to pay using nothing but their hands.
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AnalysisBillion-pound funds and energy targets – how Amazon, Asos and Ikea are marking Earth Day
On Earth Day, Retail Week looks at how some big-name retailers aim to act on sustainability.
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Retail VoiceThree ways retailers can achieve conversion responsibly
Responsible selling and buying are now more important than ever, and the retail industry has a duty to avoid exploiting consumers for short-term gain, says Openpay UK managing director Andy Harding