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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 […]

Delivery & returns

Delivery drivers are the new retail brand ambassadors

20 August 2024 Editor

A new report by Mercedes Under the Bonnet finds almost nine in 10 (86%) business leaders in the UK say they see van drivers as “brand ambassadors”, who can add warmth and personality in front […]

Ted Baker to close all remaining UK stores

20 August 2024 Editor

Negotiations over the future of Ted Baker have failed, putting 500 jobs at risk as the company faces a full shutdown. Ted Baker is set to permanently close all 31 of its remaining UK stores […]

Marks and Spencer group announces new chief financial officer

29 May 2024 Editor

Rightmove Chief Financial Officer Alison Dolan will join Marks and Spencer Group Board as Chief Financial Officer. Alison will take over from interim CFO Jeremy Townsend who will remain in post as planned until May […]

John Lewis expands rental to menswear

23 May 2024 Editor

John Lewis has launched a menswear rental platform featuring Hugo Boss, Charles Tyrwhitt, and the new label Hay Life after making its first foray into rental with womenswear in 2022. Having launched John Lewis Fashion […]

Vans parent VF Corp losses plunge

23 May 2024 Editor

VF Corp the owner of the Vans, Dickies and Timberland brands, reported a loss and a seventh consecutive quarter of falling sales. VF Corps revenue for Q4 ended Mar 30, 2024 Revenue was down 13% […]