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• Tesco pay rise delay leaves many workers earning under minimum wage

  07-03-2024 17:51
  
  Some employees angry at supermarket being temporarily able to pay under £11.44 an hourA month-long delay to a promised pay rise at Tesco has been condemned by some staff because it leaves them on less than the minimum wage, while saving the supermarket more than £17m.Tesco, one of the UK’s biggest employers with more than 330,000 staff, has pledged to increase the minimum pay for its shop workers from £11.02 an hour to £12.02 next month, but the rise will not be imp
  
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• Inter IKEA Improves business agility by transforming global employee experience

  07-03-2024 17:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Modern HCM technology enables the worldwide furnishing retailer to optimise customer experience and secure growth. Workday, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance... View Article
  
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• AS Watson Commits to gender equality and signs Women’s Empowerment principles

  07-03-2024 17:21 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  As we approach International Women’s Day, the significance of female empowerment and gender equity takes on an enhanced resonance across the globe. Leading by example in... View Article
  
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• Lidl GB has become the first discounter to sign the Armed Forces Covenant

  07-03-2024 17:12 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Lidl has become the first discounter to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, highlighting its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. A ceremony was held on... View Article
  
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• SPAR Lawthorn relaunches after major refurb

  07-03-2024 17:06 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  A SPAR store in Lawthorn, near Irvine, North Ayrshire has received a brand new look and feel after being refitted. The 1,646sq ft SPAR store has... View Article
  
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• IWD 2024: M&S launches female entrepreneurship podcast with Hello! Magazine

  07-03-2024 16:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  M&S has teamed up with Hello! Magazine to present a new podcast, launching on International Women’s Day, 8 March.
  The Shake The Table podcast has been designed as a roadmap filled with actions, tips, and authentic experience on how to be a successful female leader today.
  Presented by Hello! editor at large, Rosie Nixon, and M&S corporate affairs director, Victoria McKenzie-Gould,  the pair will talk to a range of successful female business leaders about what it takes to thrive
  
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• Prada’s Patrizio Bertelli talks plans for €1bn retail investment

  07-03-2024 14:07
  The Italian luxury group is doubling down on its retail spaces as higher-spending consumers seek immersive experiences
  
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• Prada’s Patrizio Bertelli on plans for €1bn retail investment

  07-03-2024 14:07
  The Italian luxury group is doubling down on its retail spaces as higher-spending consumers seek immersive experiences
  
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• Currys launches first-ever game ‘Trash Tycoon’ promoting e-waste recycling

  07-03-2024 13:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Currys has launched its first-ever game in a bid to encourage consumers to recycle their used electronic goods.
  Trash Tycoon, available on gaming platform Fortnite, is a free virtual experience which aims to inspire Gen Z to make better choices instead of binning unused, unwanted and broken tech.
  The electricals retailer said the game “presents an opportune moment to educate young people about the e-waste issue within a simulated space they’re already engaging in”.
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• Japan’s drug stores could benefit from activist investor treatment

  07-03-2024 11:43
  There is still room for growth in Japan’s $53bn dispensing pharmacy market
  
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• Marks & Spencer announces planned leadership evolution

  07-03-2024 11:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Marks & Spencer has announced that its co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe will retire from her role after its AGM in July as part of a planned... View Article
  
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• Morrisons to restructure logistics operations, 279 jobs at risk

  07-03-2024 11:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is set to cut almost 300 jobs as part of a management restructure of its logistics operations.
  The supermarket chain is looking to consolidate the number of warehouse manager roles at each of its seven distribution centres under a single operations manager role, The Grocer reported.
  The restructure will also remove team manager roles in Morrisons’ ambient supply chain, reduce roles in its chilled chamber and reduce the number of managers and co-ordinators working within cant
  
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• M&S rolls out Nobody’s Child pop-up shops to 48 more stores

  07-03-2024 11:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  M&S is bringing Nobody’s Child pop-up shops to 48 more stores across the UK from this month, bringing its total to 60.
  As well as bringing the label back to popular locations, including Trafford Manchester, the pop-up shops launch in 24 new locations across the UK, including Bath, Edinburgh, and Nottingham.
  The 450ft pop-up shops will house a capsule collection of over 30 pieces from Nobody’s Child’s SS24 collection.
  The launch comes under the next phase of the partnership
  
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• M&S co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe to step down

  07-03-2024 10:11
  Exit will leave Stuart Machin as sole boss of one of UK’s highest-profile retailers
  
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• Australia’s major supermarkets have not given some fruit and vegetable growers price rises in 15 years, inquiry told

  07-03-2024 08:51
  
  National Farmers’ Federation council member says the food sector should not be ‘held to ransom’ by Coles and WoolworthsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSome fruit and vegetable growers have not received price increases from the major supermarkets in 15 years, and farmers are being pressured to fund recent price promotions, a Senate inquiry has heard.Speaking at the first public hearing of the supermarkets inquiry, horticulture sector repr
  
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• Shein breaches UK company law after failing to disclose human owner

  07-03-2024 08:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Shein’s UK business has breached company law after failing to disclose its ownership, a move which could disrupt the fast-fashion giant’s plans to consider a London floatation.
  Under company law, businesses are legally required to declare their ultimate human beneficial owner – also known as their “person with significant control” (PSC).
  Filings on Companies House show Shein Distribution UK Ltd has listed Singapore-based Roadget Business Pte Ltd as its PSC and not a
  
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• M&S co-CEO Katie Bickerstaffe exits after two years

  07-03-2024 08:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  M&S co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe is stepping down from her post after two years at the helm.
  Bickerstaffe is leaving the retailer to focus on a portfolio career and will join B&Q owner Kingfisher’s board as a non-executive director, Sky News reported.
  Her departure will leave M&S under the sole control of fellow CEO Stuart Machin, who has been spearheading a turnaround of its struggling and home business.Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free
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• Schuh boosts leadership team with two new appointments

  07-03-2024 07:58 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Schuh has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of Stephanie Legg as chief marketing officer and Justin Lodge as chief digital officer. Possessing 20 years’... View Article
  
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• Trotters launches exclusive collaboration with Peppa Pig and Liberty London

  07-03-2024 07:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Childrenswear retailer Trotters London has teamed up with Peppa Pig on an exclusive collaboration using Liberty Fabric. The range of clothing styles for babies and girls... View Article
  
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• Kenji expands in Trafford Centre with new concept store

  07-03-2024 07:13 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Kenji has upsized at Manchester’s Trafford Centre with a new concept store. Inspired by the upcoming Kenjiland game and app, the 5,500 square foot space on... View Article
  
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