Year: 2019

JD Sports named among businesses ‘failing’ on gender diversity

The Investment Association and the Hampton-Alexander Review have written to 69 of the FTSE 350 companies, including fashion retailer JD…

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The future of advertising creativity in retail

One of the questions that I get asked time and again is: What is the future for advertising creativity in…

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John Lyttle joins Boohoo as CEO

Boohoo has announced that former Primark COO John Lyttle has officially joined the online retailer as its new CEO with…

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Mild February fails to significantly boost UK retail spending

The total retail spend index in February rose only 3.4 percentage points (ppts) versus a poor performance in January, according…

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Inditex to merge Zara with Zara Home

Inditex is to merge Zara and Zara Home, despite growing the Zara Home brand since 2003. Integration plans have already…

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B&Q to stop selling wildlife-harming pesticide

B&Q owner, Kingfisher has announced it will become the first retailer to stop selling wildlife-harming pesticides ahead of a government…

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The click-and-collect phenomenon

The UK retail landscape is facing unprecedented pressures as British shopping habits continue to undergo a radical transformation. With consumers…

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DFS revenues jump 29.1% in H1 results

Furniture retailer DFS has reported a 29.1% increase in group revenue to £422.3m for the 22 weeks ending 30 December…

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Mamas & Papas signs wholesale deal with John Lewis

Mamas and Papas, the leading nursery brand, is partnering with John Lewis and Partners to supply a curated range of…

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Sports Direct offers Debenhams £150m loan

Debenhams has confirmed it is considering an offer made by Sports Direct for a £150m unsecured 12 month loan. The…

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