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• Thousands of Asda workers win latest stage in decade-long equal pay case

  03-02-2025 17:26
  
  GMB union says the mostly female shop staff are on ‘cusp of justice’ with claim that could cost supermarket £1.2bnThousands of Asda workers have won the latest stage in a decade-long equal pay case against the supermarket that could lead to a payout worth £1.2bn.The GMB union said the workers were on “the cusp of justice” after Manchester employment tribunal ruled that 12 out of 14 lead claimants in the case, which involves 60,000 people, mostly women working
  
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• Mango eyes 20 new UK stores in 2025 amid expansion spree

  03-02-2025 15:28 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Mango is set to open 20 new stores across the UK this year, expanding its presence to over 90 locations.
  The move is part of the Spanish fashion giant’s strategic growth plan for 2024-2026, which aims to drive sales through a major expansion of its physical stores and a broader growth across all channels.
  Among the planned openings are six stores in London, including a new flagship on Oxford Street and locations on Kensington High Street and Long Acre, Covent Garden.
  The retailer, which op
  
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• Tesco launches new ‘It’s everything’ food campaign

  03-02-2025 13:56 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tesco has replaced its long-running Food Love Stories with a new marketing campaign spotlighting the emotional impact of food.
  ‘It’s not a little thing. It’s everything’ will play on the supermarket’s Every Little Helps slogan and uses a series of vignettes to convey how food can play a role in various key aspects of life, such as a way of saying thank you, an opportunity to apologise, or a reason to get together and party.
  The grocery giant‘s campaign, runnin
  
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• N Brown appoints first chief customer operations officer

  03-02-2025 13:23 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  N Brown Group has promoted Clare Empson to the newly created role of chief customer operations officer, in a bid to elevate its customer experience.
  Empson, who joined the retailer in January last year as supply chain director, will oversee the customer journey and experience at the Simply Be and Jacamo owner, including supply chain, customer service and customer insight, ensuring accountability for those areas that directly impact the customer experience across its retail brands.
  Group CEO and
  
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• Asda workers ‘on the cusp of justice’ after landmark equal pay ruling

  03-02-2025 12:57 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of Asda workers, predominantly women, are on the brink of receiving historic payouts following a landmark ruling in the supermarket’s ongoing equal pay case.
  A recent decision by the Manchester Employment Tribunal has concluded that many roles typically held by women – including checkout assistants, customer service representatives, and shop floor assistants – are of “equal value” to the better-paid warehouse positions, largely staffed by men.
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• HMV names new commercial and marketing execs

  03-02-2025 12:20 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  HMV has made some changers to its senior leadership team, promoting David Athey to the role of commercial director and expanding Kate Longbottom’s marketing responsibilities.
  Athey, a veteran of the chain with 35 years of experience, steps into the new role after previously serving as head of music and technology.
  As commercial director, Athey will oversee all commercial aspects of HMV’s operations, including the development of its European offerings and strengthening supplier relati
  
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• B&Q expands number of products available on Deliveroo

  03-02-2025 11:52 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  B&Q has expanded its trial with Deliveroo to include five of its larger London stores to offer customers over 9500 products available for on-demand delivery.
  Customers local to the retailer’s stores in Beckton, Sidcup, Watford, Acton and Romford, will be able to order products from the extended range in as little as 25 minutes.
  The wider choice of B&Q products available to order on Deliveroo include a larger selection of paint brands, gardening, storage and home furnishing products
  
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• In pictures: Inside Abercrombie & Fitch’s two new central London stores

  03-02-2025 11:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Abercrombie & Fitch has opened the doors to its new London stores at 325 Oxford Street and 132 Long Acre in Covent Garden.
  Both locations house the fashion retailer’s men’s and women’s collections, including its athleisure brand, Your Personal Best (‘YPB’), and Best Dressed collection including dresses and shirts.Menswear, including the ‘Collins’ suit collection – described as “the only suit you’ll need for every occasion” &nd
  
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• N Brown Group appoints Clare Empson as chief customer operations officer

  03-02-2025 11:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  N Brown Group has promoted Clare Empson to the newly created role of chief customer operations officer. Empson has been working with the fashion and homeware online... View Article
  
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• TM Lewin debts soar to over £30m

  03-02-2025 11:14 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  TM Lewin has seen its debts soar by almost £10m, following its collapse in 2022.
  A Companies House document revealed unsecured creditor claims increased from £24.6m to £33.8m from June 30 until the end of December.
  The debts included those owed by the company that weren’t backed by assets and had no priority over other creditors, making them less likely to be paid back.
  The menswear retailer’s administrator, Evelyn Partners, said the main reason behind the debt incr
  
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• Alo Yoga blends virtual and physical retail together on Roblox

  03-02-2025 10:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Alo Yoga has unveiled a revamp of its sanctuary on Roblox, designed to bridge virtual wellness with real-world rewards.
  In a first for the gaming platform, players visiting any of the brand’s 150 stores worldwide will be able to unlock exclusive in-game gear using near-field communication (NFC) technology.
  Roblox players will be able to scan a special sticker equipped with NFC technology and displayed on store windows to access a free virtual item exclusively available to users visiting a
  
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• Shein: Campaigners launch new attempt to block £50bn float

  03-02-2025 10:05 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have launched a fresh attempt to block Shein’s proposed £50bn London listing over claims the online giant has benefited from the “proceeds of crime”.
  Stop Uyghur Genocide has initiated a judicial review process to block the fast fashion retailer’s planned float following concerns of alleged abuses in its supply chain.
  Details of the claim are linked to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) looming regulatory decision on Shein’s listing, whi
  
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• Interview: How The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive

  03-02-2025 09:38 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The Range parent group CDS Superstores is slowly building its portfolio of British household names, after billionaire owner Chris Dawson swooped in to snap up the Homebase brand and up to 70 of its stores out of administration late last year.
  The value group, which also owns Wilko, kicked off 2025 by relaunching the DIY and garden retailer’s website and unveiling its first set of new-format superstores.
  The nine stores, all refurbishments of existing Homebase units, mark the first tranche
  
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• Sainsbury’s and Morrisons under fire for displaying ‘prohibited’ tobacco ads

  03-02-2025 09:29 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have come under fire for showing adverts for tobacco items in their shops that Trading Standards claim are against the law.
  Posters and video screens are being used to advertise devices that deliver nicotine via heating tobacco instead of burning it , the BBC reported.
  The grocery giants said they understand the laws banning tobacco adverts do not apply to the products which are advertised in their stores.
  Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have been seen promoting i
  
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• Comment: Spreading the joy at Fortnum & Mason

  03-02-2025 09:09 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Retail is unfortunately currently enveloped by doom. We have the boring budget, impending changes to National Insurance Contributions, shoplifting, store closures, and job losses. Certainly what... View Article
  
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• Asos suppliers get a boost as credit insurers reinstate cover

  03-02-2025 08:57 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Credit insurers Atradius and Coface have restored their cover for Asos’ clothes suppliers, indicating revived confidence in its financial stability.
  The insurance companies restored their cover in January, after withdrawing it in 2023 amid worries over the fashion giant’s falling profits, The Times reported. Additionally, credit insurer Cartan Trade has just opened up cover for the first time.
  Allianz Trade is thought to be the only firm left to reinstate its cover, after comple
  
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• Arket to launch first store in Greece

  03-02-2025 07:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Arket is continuing its international expansion with the opening of a first store in Greece this year. The shop will be situated in the country’s capital... View Article
  
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• Trouva pauses trading as owner seeks buyer

  03-02-2025 07:30 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Online marketplace Trouva has paused trading as its owners explore a potential sale of the business. According to Sky News, Project J has been working with... View Article
  
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