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John Lewis scraps staff bonus amid £635m pre-tax loss

Department store chain John Lewis Partnership has slashed its staff bonus for the first time since 1953, aftering reporting a…

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How retailers can use feedback during a crisis to strengthen their brand

It’s no secret that the retail industry has been severely affected by Covid-19-related shutdowns and a crumbling economy. Despite non-essential…

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Security: The new experience shoppers are seeking in the ‘new normal’?

Retailers have been battling COVID-19 for months. Many traditional brick-and-mortar stores closed. Workforces were scattered — either furloughed or required…

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Morrisons appoints two new non-exec directors

Morrisons has appointed chair of Made.com, Susanne Given and Sky UK CCO, Lyssa McGowan, as non-executive directors with immediate effect.…

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John Lewis launches supplier framework

John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a supplier engagement programme entitled ‘Better Jobs’ to all of its…

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John Lewis appoints new executive director for people

John Lewis has appointed Nikki Humphrey as executive director for people. Humphrey joins from Virgin Atlantic where she held the…

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Harrods boss warns tourists may not return until 2022

The managing director of the iconic department store Harrods has warned that US and Asian tourists may not return until…

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Debenhams seeks potential buyer

Debenhams has confirmed that administrators are considering its sale to a third party in a bid to lead the business…

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Post-lockdown: keeping business afloat

Lawyers predict that 1 in 10 SMEs is set to collapse post-lockdown. This harsh reality means burying heads in sand…

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Harvey Nichols warns staff of redundancies

Harvey Nichols has reportedly warned staff they may be facing a slew of redundancies in the wake of coronavirus.  According…

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