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• Top US grocers announce CEO exits on same day in wake of failed merger

  03-03-2025 23:27 via ft.com
  
  Kroger chief resigns after a board investigation into personal conduct while Albertsons leader will retire
  
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• Chair and CEO of Kroger grocery chain resigns amid personal conduct inquiry

  03-03-2025 21:08
  
  Largest US grocery chain says Rodney McMullen’s conduct was unrelated to business as interim CEO and chair namedKroger’s chair and chief executive officer, Rodney McMullen, has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said on Monday that the investigation into McMullen’s personal conduct was unrelated to the business, but was found to be inconsistent with its business ethics policy. Continue reading...
  
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• PrettyLittleThing enters ‘new era’ with brand refresh

  03-03-2025 19:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  PrettyLittleThing has ditched its bubblegum pink branding as it unveils a new brand identity under the steer of returning boss Umar Kamani.
  Kamani, who rejoined the business last September, is said to have “shaped a vision that captures the essence of modern sophistication” following months of direct customer dialogue and feedback.
  PrettyLittleThing’s new look sees its distinctive bubblegum pink unicorn emblem replaced with a heritage-inspired mark influenced by a his
  
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• PrettyLittleThing enters ‘new era’ with bold brand refresh

  03-03-2025 19:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  PrettyLittleThing has ditched its bubblegum pink branding as it unveils a new brand identity under the steer of returning boss Umar Kamani.
  Kamani, who rejoined the business last September, is said to have “shaped a vision that captures the essence of modern sophistication” following months of direct customer dialogue and feedback.
  PrettyLittleThing’s new look sees its distinctive bubblegum pink unicorn emblem replaced with a heritage-inspired mark influenced by a his
  
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• The Perfume Shop Warehouse team raises £28,000 for Look Good Feel Better

  03-03-2025 17:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest specialist perfume retailer, is proud to announce that its dedicated warehouse team has raised an impressive £28,000 in 2024 for... View Article
  
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• Local retailer pledges to raise £200,000 in aid of Macmillan

  03-03-2025 16:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Lincolnshire Co-op has pledged to raise £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in just six months, helping to fund vital emotional, practical, physical, and financial support for... View Article
  
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• Kroger says chief McMullen has quit over personal conduct

  03-03-2025 15:54 via ft.com
  
  US supermarket chain appoints Ronald Sargent as chair and interim CEO
  
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• Are you wasting up to 20% of your store consumables costs every month?

  03-03-2025 12:48 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Retailers are facing rising costs, shrinking margins, and increased pressure to operate efficiently. But what if the biggest drain on your profits is hidden in plain sight?
  Our latest report “Retail is About Detail: Finding & Fixing the Hidden Costs in Your Stores” reveals how mismanaged consumables like till rolls, carrier bags, and cleaning supplies are quietly eroding profits.
  Did you know?A lack of data visibility means many retailers are missing out on bulk-buy sav
  
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• Oak Furnitureland shrinks losses despite ‘challenging market’

  03-03-2025 12:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Oak Furnitureland boss Alex Fisher said the retailer has entered its new financial year on a “much firmer footing” after like-for-like sales rose 9% in the 16 weeks to 22 December.
  The chief executive said the momentum had “continued positively” during its peak January sales and that the business was “well set to deliver future growth plans”.
  His comments come as Oak Furnitureland reported shrinking operating losses last year in what it described as a “r
  
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• Zoom and Mitel announce rollout of AI-first hybrid communications and collaboration solution

  03-03-2025 12:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) and Mitel, a global leader in business communications, announced the global launch of a unique hybrid cloud solution that integrates Zoom Workplace and... View Article
  
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• B&Q opens new Galashiels, Tweedbank store

  03-03-2025 11:47 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  B&Q has opened a new purpose-built store in Galashiels to replace a previous shop in the town which closed on 8 February. The new 20,000 square... View Article
  
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• Asda tops list for supermarket substitutions, Which? survey finds

  03-03-2025 10:18 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asda shoppers are the most likely to receive substitutions in their online grocery orders, according to a new survey by Which?.
  The research found that nearly half (47%) of Asda shoppers reported receiving a replacement item in their most recent shop, the highest of any UK supermarket.
  The grocery giant, alongside Morrisons and Iceland, scored just two out of five stars for the suitability of its substitute items, while no supermarket achieved a rating higher than three stars.
  Meanwhile, Ocado a
  
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• Angling Direct bolsters board with ex-French Connection COO

  03-03-2025 09:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Angling Direct has bolstered its board with the appointment of former French Connection COO, Neil Williams, as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
  He will also serve on the retailer’s audit and remuneration committees.Williams brings extensive experience in retail, consumer, and public markets, having held a main board role at French Connection as chief operating officer for 30 years.
  He remained in the position until the fashion retailer was acquired and delisted fr
  
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• JD Sports upsizes at Burnley shopping centre

  03-03-2025 09:15 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  JD Sports has signed a 10-year lease for a larger premises at Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley.
  The sportswear retailer will be relocating from its current store at 50 The Mall to a bigger unit spanning 30-34 The Mall and 6-10 Fleet Walk. This move will increase its ground floor trading space from 3,973 sq ft to 5,817 sq ft.
  The new store will be positioned opposite popular retailers such as River Island and Superdrug, and is expected to open in the summer of this year.Related Story
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• Asda risks losing top talent after scrapping bonuses for 10,000 managers

  03-03-2025 09:05 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asda has informed thousands of its employees that they will miss out on their annual bonuses following a challenging year for the supermarket.
  According to The Telegraph, more than 10,000 managers are understood to have been told that bonuses will not be paid this year due to the retailer’s underperformance. Typically, the retailer’s managers receive their bonuses in the first quarter of each year.
  The decision to cancel bonuses comes as the supermarket seeks to manage costs and allo
  
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• Desert Island Stores: Alex Murray, founder of Digital Distiller

  03-03-2025 08:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Alex Murray founded Digital Distiller, a specialist online English spirits retailer, in late 2022 with a strong focus on the fast-growing English Whisky category. He has... View Article
  
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• Morrisons strengthens senior team with new hires and promotions

  03-03-2025 07:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Morrisons has strengthened its senior leadership team with three new hires and the promotion of Charlotte Exell to online director. Matt Heslop has become director of... View Article
  
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• Go Outdoors trials body worn cameras in store

  03-03-2025 07:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Go Outdoors has begun a trial of body-worn cameras at its store in Stoke as it looks to to find new ways to deter theft and... View Article
  
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• Mayor of London launches consultation on proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street

  03-03-2025 07:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on proposals to improve and pedestrianise Oxford Street. Open from 28 February to 2 May,... View Article
  
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• 7-Eleven owner set to replace its leader with first foreign chief

  03-03-2025 05:38 via ft.com
  
  Japan’s Seven & i expected to act after options narrow to takeover by Canada’s Couche-Tard or forging new path
  
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• 7-Eleven owner set to replace its leader with first foreign CEO

  03-03-2025 05:38 via ft.com
  
  Japan’s Seven & i expected to act after options narrow to takeover by Canada’s Couche-Tard or forging new path
  
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• Delivery groups rush to open parcel lockers as demand surges

  03-03-2025 01:01 via ft.com
  Consumers opt for cheaper and more convenient services that avoid the need to wait in for deliveries
  
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