February 2025 – Page 2

John Lewis partners with Rough Trade to introduce records to select stores

14 February 2025 Editor

John Lewis has partnered with indie record label and retailer Rough Trade, to offer a range of iconic albums at select John Lewis stores and online from later this month. With sales of turntables and […]

Fashion

Shein may push back on IPO due to Trump tarrifs

14 February 2025 Editor

Online fashion giant Shein is reportedly reconsidering its plans for a London IPO, with a delay now likely following changes to US tariff regulations introduced by President Trump. Originally, Shein had suggested to investors that […]

The CEO of Jigsaw steps down after 15 months in charge.

14 February 2025 Editor

The CEO of Jigsaw has stepped down after 15 months in charge. Hash Ladha took the helm in November 2023, succeeding Beth Butterwick, who had been in the role since May 2021. Ladha will remain […]

Move over oysters, mussels are having a shellfish moment this Valentine’s Day

12 February 2025 Editor

While oysters have been traditionally known as the ‘food of love’, Waitrose has seen growing demand for mussels in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Compared to this time last year, searches on Waitrose.com for ‘Mussels’ […]

Lidl announces pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues nationwide

10 February 2025 Editor

Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025. Entry-level pay will rise to £12.75 nationally, up from £12.40 and increasing to £13.65 with […]

John Lewis appoints Vikki Kavanagh to lead commercial function

7 February 2025 Editor

John Lewis has appointed Vikki Kavanagh to run the retailer’s commercial function. Vikki joins John Lewis fromYook Net A Porter (YNAP) where she most recently served as Managing Director of both Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. […]

Lidl opening nine stores in one month

7 February 2025 Editor

Lidl is kicking off the new year with nine store openings in one month. With the majority opening their doors in February, hundreds of new jobs have been created as a result, whilst even more […]