M&S has strengthened its global leadership team with three new senior appointments as part of its reset and future growth plan, which includes plans to expand globally. Manish Kapoor joins from Pepe Jeans as the […]
Tapi has opened its first concession in John Lewis, starting with John Lewis Oxford Street branch and will add additional concessions in 16 stores around the UK by the summer. The Tapi concessions replace The […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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