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• New mushroom-based soft drink Zooz set to launch in UK

  04-09-2024 16:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  A new non-alcoholic wellness drink, Zooz, is set to make its debut on 5 September 2024, introducing a unique mushroom-based beverage to the growing no-and-low alcohol... View Article
  
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• Former Clarks CEO returns following senior staff exits

  04-09-2024 16:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Ex-Clarks CEO Victor Herrero has been drafted into a “steering committee,” led by chair Colin Li, to help run its day-to-day operations as it looks for a new boss.
  Herrero was previously Clarks CEO from February 2021 until exiting the company nine months later to be replaced by Jon Ram, Retail Week reported.
  The footwear giant’s ex-managing director Joe Ulloa is also thought to have returned to Clarks under a consultancy capacity.
  A spokesperson for the brand said: “Follo
  
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• Former Clarks CEO joins steering committee to help run business following senior staff exits

  04-09-2024 16:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Ex-Clarks CEO Victor Herrero has been drafted into a “steering committee,” led by chair Colin Li, from his position as a board member of the retailer’s majority shareholder, Viva Goods, to help run its day-to-day business as it looks for a new boss.
  Herrero was previously Clarks CEO from February 2021 until exiting the company nine months later to be replaced by Jon Ram, Retail Week reported.
  The footwear giant’s ex-managing director Joe Ulloa is also thought to have
  
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• Former Clarks CEO back in control following mass senior staff exits

  04-09-2024 16:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Former Clarks chief executive Victor Herrero is back in control of the shoe retailer, at least on an interim basis, as it looks for a new CEO.
  The executive is calling the shots from his position as a board member of Clarks’ majority shareholder, Viva Goods, Retail Week reported.
  Herrero was previously Clarks CEO from February 2021 until exiting the company nine months later to be replaced by Jon Ram.
  The footwear giant’s ex-managing director Joe Ulloa is also thought to have re
  
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• The Perfume Shop launches their 2024 Christmas recruitment programme offering over 750 festive roles

  04-09-2024 16:14 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, announces its 2024 recruitment programme for Christmas Sales Assistants ahead of the festive season. From mid-September through to... View Article
  
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• SPAR South West partner with FareShare to distributes 32,000 meals

  04-09-2024 16:14 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  SPAR South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, is making a huge impact on the fight against food waste and hunger in its trading area thanks... View Article
  
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• [Interview] Jess Stern of Mustard Made

  04-09-2024 16:14 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Jess Stern, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Mustard Made, sits down to share with us the journey of building a vibrant and stylish brand from the... View Article
  
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• Watch: Morrisons launches ‘Pay Less with More Card’ campaign to boost loyalty

  04-09-2024 14:10 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is launching a new brand platform and integrated, multi-platform campaign in a bid to reinforce its commitment to its ‘More Card’ loyalty scheme.
  The ‘Pay Less with More Card’ platform has been designed to boost sign-ups and regular use of the supermarket’s loyalty scheme by emphasising the savings shoppers can make.
  The campaign, which kicks off today (4 September), features two films showing customers experiencing confusion over the concept of the More C
  
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• Asda becomes first UK supermarket to sell refurbished TVs in stores

  04-09-2024 14:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asda is to sell refurbished TVs in its stores as it looks to provide customers with more affordable technology.
  The retailer has refurbished three models of returned HD LED Smart Shop and Polaroid TVs at its electrical returns centre using recycled materials, with three sizes available, including a 32”, 40” and 50”.
  The new trial will roll out in six locations including Folkestone, Leeds, Glasgow, Sunderland and Ellesmere Port, with TVs sold in the stores from as little as &pou
  
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• Amazon announces near 10% pay rise for tens of thousands of UK workers

  04-09-2024 14:03
  
  Increase will lift minimum rates by 9.8% and comes after online retailer defeated GMB union bid for bargaining rights on payAmazon has announced a pay rise worth nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK employees, after defeating an attempt by the GMB trade union for bargaining rights over pay and conditions.The online retailer said the increase would lift minimum pay rates by 9.8% to between £13.50 and £14.50 an hour, depending on location. Staff with at least three years’ servi
  
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• Morrisons trials scan and go in stores

  04-09-2024 14:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is trialling scan-and-go technology in selected stores as it continues to play catch up with its rivals.
  The supermarket chain has launched the technology in six of its stores including Cardiff, The Grocer reported.
  The trial offers a similar service to Tesco’s Scan as you Shop and Sainsbury’s Smartshop, which are both available in the majority of its stores nationwide. Related StoryWatch: Morrisons launches ‘Pay Less with More Card’ campaign to boost loyalty04/
  
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• Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant Rufus arrives in the UK

  04-09-2024 13:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Amazon has launched its AI-powered shopping assistant in the UK after rolling out the feature in the US earlier this year.
  The new chatbot Rufus, which is initially being launched to a subset of customers on the online giant’s mobile app, has been trained on Amazon’s product catalogue and information from across the web, enabling it to answer any shopping queries users have.
  Rufus can help shoppers with broad research questions and comparisons between different types of products and
  
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• The Perfume Shop begins recruitment for 750 festive roles

  04-09-2024 13:19 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The Perfume Shop has launched its Christmas recruitment programme to help meet demand during the busy trading period.
  The high street retailer is hiring 750 temporary sales assistants between mid-September to October to supports its 196 stores across the UK.
  Staff will receive the Real Living Wage pay rate at £13.15 per hour alongside a commission on sales, which saw colleagues earn over £150 last year. Related StoryJohn Lewis launches online Christmas shop29/08/2024 x 11:11 AMChrist
  
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• Poundstretcher unveils further price cuts in value push

  04-09-2024 10:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Poundstretcher has slashed its prices by up to 75% across hundreds of selected products in its summer sale as it ramps up its value offer.
  It comes after the value chain permanently lowered the price on 1,000 products on a range of household, cleaning, health and beauty and storage items.
  It has also launched 99p “super deals” on over 500 products, Retail Week reported.
  Poundstretcher will be offering customers the chance to win a £10 shopping voucher every hour this weekend (7
  
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• Comment: No Oasis for less affluent fans

  04-09-2024 10:11 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  In August 1994 I went to see Oasis play at the Forum in London’s Kentish Town at a cost of a mere £7 for a ticket... View Article
  
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• Trust issues: why wellbeing support must be a priority this winter

  04-09-2024 09:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust With preparations for Christmas, retail’s busiest time, now well underway, our new Retail People Index has underlined... View Article
  
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• Primark trials new pre-loved clothing swap shop concept

  04-09-2024 09:30 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Primark is trialling a new pop-up swap shop initiative to enable customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing. Established to celebrate London Fashion Week, the pop-ups... View Article
  
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• Interview: How Ikea plans to take on eBay and Facebook with its resale marketplace

  04-09-2024 09:18 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Ikea is planning to rival online furniture resale platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Shpock with the launch of its new peer-to-peer marketplace.
  The Swedish giant is trialling a platform which allows customers to sell their unwanted Ikea pieces in Madrid in Spain, and Oslo inNorway, before looking to expand the model to more cities.
  Global retail boss Tolga Öncü explains the vast majority of home furnishings that are being sold between consumers are Ikea products and as s
  
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• Uniqlo appoints renowned British designer as new creative director

  04-09-2024 09:17 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Uniqlo has named British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director, who was previously appointed as the brand’s designer of the Uniqlo: C collection, last September.
  While continuing with her work on Uniqlo: C, Keller is set to lead Uniqlo’s mainline collection, including menswear, from this fall/winter season.
  The new CMO is known for taking high fashion houses around the world to critical acclaim under her leadership, according to the retailer, and was named one of
  
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• John Lewis Partnership submits plans for 215 rental homes in Reading

  04-09-2024 08:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The John Lewis Partnership has submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council for the transformation of a former distribution warehouse into rental housing. Through an... View Article
  
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• Burberry names former Gucci exec as new CMO

  04-09-2024 08:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Burberry has named former Gucci CMO Jonathan Kiman as its new chief marketing officer, who is due to step up to the plate on 9 September.
  Kiman previously held a number of senior roles at the rival luxury fashion brand in Milan over a tenure of ten years. Before serving as Gucci CMO, he held the role of senior vice president of brand, strategy and marketing.
  Prior to his time at Gucci, the executive served as chief brand officer of Italian fashion retailer Versace.
  Under his new role, Kiman, who
  
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• The Very Group appoints new non-executive directors

  04-09-2024 08:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Very Group has appointed Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to its board as non-executive directors. Representing global investment firm Carlyle, Beighton is the former chief... View Article
  
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• Burberry appoints chief marketing officer and president, Americas

  04-09-2024 07:52 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Burberry has appointed former Gucci senior executive Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer. Due to take up his role on 9 September, Kiman (pictured) will lead... View Article
  
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• Why Organisations need Smarter Technology Collaborations

  04-09-2024 00:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  by Keith Gait MBA CCXP at CXFO. The Customer Experience Foundation (CXFO) recent round table event “Partnerships Reimagined” has revealed that the focus on strategic alliances... View Article
  
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