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People Moves
Former Asda exec named CEO of Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has announced the appointment of Derek Lawlor as its new CEO, who succeeds current CEO, Aziz Tayub, with immediate…
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Government
Sunak pledges to slash empty high street shops by 2025
Rishi Sunak has pledged to slash the number of boarded up high street shops by 2025 if he wins his…
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Comment
Quick delivery companies must build a brand beyond just awareness
One of the many changes in consumer behaviour brought upon by the pandemic has been the growing reliance on the…
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Supermarkets
Southern Co-Op faces legal complaint over facial recognition CCTV
Southern Co-Op is facing a legal challenge after a privacy rights group filed a complaint that its use of live…
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Comment
How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future
The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have…
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People Moves
The Very Group poaches Metro Bank CMO
The Very Group has appointed Jessica Myers as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), who assumes the role on 3…
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Government
Leicester factory workers not reporting underpayment, LPC finds
Workers in Leicester textile factories are reportedly “vulnerable to exploitation” and unlikely to report abuses and underpayment, according to a…
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Health & Beauty
Amazon to ‘reinvent’ healthcare with One Medical acquisition
Amazon is set to acquire One Medical for $3.9bn (£3.3bn) following a new merger agreement, in a move that will…
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Clothing & Shoes
JD Sports and Aurelius Group enter talks on Footasylum sale
JD Sports has reportedly entered discussions to sell Footasylum to Aurelius Group, a private equity firm, following a “costly” clash…
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Economy
Inflation hits 40-year high at 9.4%
Inflation has hit a new 40-year high with consumer price inflation reaching 9.4% in June, up from 9.1% in May,…
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