The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Lisa Cherry as its executive director for people. Starting September, Cherry will be joining the Partnership from the Post Office, where she is currently serving as group chief people officer. She has also previously worked in senior roles within Sainsbury’s, WHSmith and Wyevale...
VF Corporation saw its revenue climb by 9% to $2.8 billion in its fourth quarter after sales at The North Face brand rose by 24%. While sales were also up at Timberland, where there was growth 9%, revenue at the Vans footwear brand was flat in the period. The results meant that...
Moonpig has agreed to acquire gifting experience firm Buyagift for £124 million. The company said the move will deliver a step-change in its gifting proposition as it looks to benefit from the the growing £6 billion UK gift experiences segment of the gifting market. The acquisition is expected to complete by the...
Boots has teamed up with ITV2’s Love Island programme for a second year running. The partnership will see Boots stock the villa with a range of beauty products, including fragrance, cosmetics, skincare, haircare, grooming products and items from sun protection brand Soltan. There will also be new product categories for 2022...
Co-op is to become the first UK supermarket to launch ‘walking deliveries’ to homes and workplaces situated up to a 15 minute walk from its stores Expected to operate from 200 stores this year, the initiative follows successful trials in Cornwall. The trials involved shoppers using the service for top-up shopping, forgotten...
Iceland and its sister store The Food Warehouse are offering shoppers aged 60 and above money off their groceries every Tuesday to help those struggling with soaring costs Iceland is set to launch a new discount where shoppers can bag 10% off whatever they spend – but they must be over 60 to...
Hamleys has seen Hans & Gretel open a dessert emporium at its iconic Regent Street store. The news follows the recent opening of a Dibs DIY treats concession at the store as part of Hamleys’ plans to expand its revamped food and beverage offering. Launched in 2019, Hans & Gretel offers a...
Volvo has opened a new studio for its latest electric vehicles at London’s Brent Cross shopping destination. The move marks the first time that Volvo has displayed its electric vehicles at a UK retail destination as aims to ‘become all-electric’ by 2030. It also underpins Hammerson’s plans to reposition and future-proof Brent...
Under Armour president and chief executive Patrik Frisk is to step down next month. In a statement, the sportswear brand said it has commenced an internal and external search process to identify his successor. In the meantime, Under Armour chief operating officer Colin Browne will be appointed as interim president and...
Fashion and homewares retailer JD Williams has launched a new sustainable own-brand clothing range called Anise. Designed in-house, the collection features premium, sustainable fabrics and embraces manufacturing initiatives that have less of an impact on the environment. The move forms part of parent company N Brown’s wider sustainability strategy and its commitment...
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