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Supermarkets
UK retailers still facing ‘mountain of costs’, M&S CEO warns
M&S CEO Stuart Machin has warned that UK retailers are still facing a mountain of costs despite Rachel Reeve’s push…
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Supermarkets
Aldi to create 500 apprenticeship roles in 2025
Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2025. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is welcoming…
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People Moves
John Lewis commercial director departs after three years
John Lewis commercial director Kathleen Mitchell has left the business after joining the group three years ago. Before joining the…
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Shopping Centres
Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024
Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024. During the year, the…
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Supermarkets
M&S backs Starmer’s bid for closer EU relations
M&S has backed Keir Starmer’s call for closer ties with the EU and an end to “Brexit bureaucracy”, The Telegraph…
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Online & Digital
Amazon reports fastest ever Prime delivery times in 2024
Amazon achieved its fastest delivery speeds ever for Prime members globally in 2024, and delivered more than nine billion items…
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High Street
High street sales rise 7.1% in January but concerns on rising costs remain
Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by 7.1% in January amid concerns that 2025 is set to be…
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People Moves
HMV appoints new commercial director and head of marketing
HMV has appointed David Athey to the new role of commercial director and Kate Longbottom as the new head of…
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Supermarkets
M&S launches young designer competition with YoungMinds
M&S has announced a competition in collaboration with YoungMinds for young people to create a winning design for this year’s…
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Online & Digital
Trouva halts trading as it explores sale of business
Online marketplace Trouva has halted trading while it explores the possibility of selling the business, Sky News has reported. According…
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