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• SPAR South West partners with FareShare to fight hunger in local communities

  12-04-2024 17:26 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  In the fight against food waste and hunger, SPAR South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, has partnered with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to... View Article
  
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• Dr Hannah Shimko appointed as Director General of the GCVA

  12-04-2024 17:26 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) has announced the appointment of Dr Hannah Shimko as its new Managing Director, effective April 10, 2024. Dr Shimko... View Article
  
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• What’s to fight over in the Aldi middle aisle this week – chainsaws or wicker chairs? | Deirdre Fidge

  12-04-2024 17:00
  
  It’s like a standalone stall at a bustling bazaar that you stumble across by chance and unexpectedly find the perfect thing you’ve been looking forGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThis week millions of people in North America took to the streets to witness a total solar eclipse, a rare event that won’t be seen again until 2044. Some drove miles to experience the show, with people of all ages and backgrounds gathering to feel awe,fervour, delight. There is only one oth
  
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• The Lex Newsletter: Amazon is a $2tn stock

  12-04-2024 17:00 via ft.com
  Broad focus on costs has found favour in markets, pushing shares up almost 90% in past 12 months
  
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• The challenges facing Tesco veteran Jason Tarry at John Lewis

  12-04-2024 16:39 via ft.com
  Former colleagues say incoming chair’s retail experience will help him lead the brand
  
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• Loyalty schemes pay for shoppers and shareholders

  12-04-2024 13:00 via ft.com
  Reward programmes are proliferating despite regulators’ concerns it creates ‘two-tier’ pricing at some supermarkets
  
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• Currys cooks up free curries for hungry shoppers as April Fool’s joke takes off

  12-04-2024 10:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  After an April Fool’s joke caught the attention of shoppers across the UK, yesterday (11 April) Currys swapped touchscreens for tandoori giving away free meals to customers by popular demand.
  The electricals retailer trialled its joke ‘Curries for Tech’ initiative for hungry shoppers across London who swapped out their old, broken tech for a free curry.
  The offer was available yesterday only at its Croydon store as the retailer teamed up with Caribbean restaurant, Top it Off, t
  
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• Uniqlo owner remains upbeat on Europe as it slashes sales forecast

  12-04-2024 10:02 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing said it’s anticipating a third year of record profits, despite wiping £104m off its sales forecast, as the fashion retailer ramps up its expansion across Europe and North America.
  The group said its European and North American businesses both reported large revenue and profit gains that were higher than expected, which it attributed to “continued growth in new customer bases and growing support for LifeWear among local customers”.
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• Popeyes appoints director of acquisitions and estates

  12-04-2024 09:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Popeyes has appointed Peter Gibson as director of acquisitions and estates. The news comes as the chicken QSR brand works to double its UK network of... View Article
  
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• Tesco introduces ‘Best of British’ page on groceries website

  12-04-2024 09:03 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Tesco has become the latest supermarket to launch a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website. The move will aim to make it easier... View Article
  
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• Poundland owner: It’s ‘too early’ to consider price cuts

  12-04-2024 09:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The owner of Poundland has said its “too early” to consider lowering prices despite easing cost pressures across the group.
  Pepco group executive chair Andy Bond told The Times that “while there is easing pressure in some parts of the business, I’m not sure that prices will necessary go down”.
  He warned there were still “tailwinds” remaining, such as a rise in minimum wages and heightened fright costs from the ongoing attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Subs
  
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• Pret refunds subscribers after crackdown on free coffee backfires

  12-04-2024 08:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Pret A Manger has been forced to refund some of its subscribers after a crackdown on membership sharing left many unable to use its app.
  Subscribers wanting to access their Club Pret perk of up to five barista-made drinks daily must now log in to the app instead of using the QR code in their Apple Wallet under new rules that came into effect last month to stop people sharing their membership.
  However, some subscribers have reported of technical issues with the app leaving them unable to claim th
  
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• White Stuff opens new store at McArthur Glen Outlet in Ashford

  12-04-2024 08:16 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The White Stuff lifestyle clothing brand has opened a new outlet store at the McArthur Glen Designer Shopping Outlet in Kent’s Ashford. Situated close to M&S... View Article
  
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• Ribble Cycles partners with Huub to launch new apparel

  12-04-2024 08:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Ribble Cycles has collaborated with the premium endurance sport apparel brand Huub to launch a race kit for its new Ribble Rebellion race team. The team... View Article
  
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• UK takes another step on path to exit recession as GDP rises

  12-04-2024 08:09
  
  February growth of 0.1% comes despite retailers being hit by one of wettest starts to a year on recordBritain’s economy has taken a step closer to exiting recession after official figures showed growth continued in February despite a washout month for retailers after one of the wettest starts to a year on record.The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1% in February, matching City economists’ forecasts and extending a recovery after growth in Ja
  
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• UK takes another step on path out of recession as GDP rises

  12-04-2024 08:09
  
  February growth of 0.1% comes despite construction and retail being hit by wet start to yearBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s economy has taken a step closer to exiting recession as official figures showed growth continued in February despite a washout month for construction and retail after one of the wettest starts to a year on record.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1% in February, matching City economists’ forecasts
  
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• Majestic to expand into the Channel Islands

  12-04-2024 08:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Majestic is to expand into the Channel Islands as it continues to invest in extending its physical store network. On 30 April, the specialist wine retailer... View Article
  
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• #RTS24 – Learn why Extreme isyour one-stop shop for top-shelf connectivity and best-in-class cybersecurity

  12-04-2024 06:42 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Retail Technology Show | 24-25.04.2024 | Olympia London Are you responsible for key IT purchasing decisions, eCommerce, profit protection, operations or security? Let’s discuss new ways... View Article
  
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• #RTS24 – Learn Why Extreme is Your One-Stop Shop for Top-Shelf Connectivity and Best-in-Class Cybersecurity

  12-04-2024 05:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Retail Technology Show | 24-25.04.2024 | Olympia London Are you responsible for key IT purchasing decisions, eCommerce, profit protection, operations or security? Let’s discuss new ways... View Article
  
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