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• 6 reasons cybersecurity in retail can’t be ignored in 2025

  13-06-2025 12:43 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Retailers are facing a staggering increase in cyber threats that can no longer simply be brushed off as isolated IT issues, making cybersecurity in retail mission-critical.... View Article
  
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• Zara owner Inditex eyes UK expansion of budget label Lefties

  13-06-2025 12:03 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Zara owner Inditex is exploring potential store locations in the UK for its low-priced Gen-Z-focused brand Lefties.
  The budget label is understood to be targeting 30,000sq ft flagship units in shopping centres, Drapers reported.
  Inditex has been increasing investment behind its Lefties brand for the last couple of years in a bid to compete with its rapidly growing fast fashion rivals such as Shein.
  The label, which started off as an outlet for Zara leftovers, now has stores in 18 countries, incl
  
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• Asda to double electric home delivery fleet in £1.3m investment

  13-06-2025 11:40 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asda is investing £1.3m into expanding its electric home delivery fleet as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the business.
  The supermarket chain will launch 112 new vans – more than double its current fleet – and introduce charging points for the vehicles at its stores.
  The rollout means that by September around 21 Asda stores will operate a fully electric home delivery fleet, which are estimated to deliver over a million orders for the remaining mon
  
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• [ WEBINAR ] Workforce at a Crossroads – Automation, Flexibility, and the Future of UK Retail

  13-06-2025 11:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Increased National Insurance Contributions, rising Minimum Wage, and growing employee dissatisfaction – 2025 is testing the limits of frontline workforce management in UK retail. But amidst... View Article
  
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• Conversation with… Claire Barber, Chief Executive of SGS

  13-06-2025 10:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  In this latest Conversations interview, we chat with Claire Barber, Chief Executive of SGS, about her impressive career in the retail property sector and what drives... View Article
  
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• Dobbies announces two new senior hires

  13-06-2025 09:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Dobbies Garden Centre has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of two new directors. George Hutchinson (pictured) is joining the business as retail director and... View Article
  
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• What does Poundland’s £1 sale mean for the future of discount retail?

  13-06-2025 09:16 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Struggling discount chain Poundland was snapped up this week by distressed asset investor Gordon Brothers for just £1.
  The US investment firm, which paid a “nominal sum” for the retailer, has pledged to inject up to £80m to fund its proposed turnaround plan led by returning Poundland boss Barry Williams.
  Poundland’s restructure is expected to include the closure of up to 200 sites as well as steep rent cuts on more than half of its 800-plus store estate, via a court
  
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• Activist investor backs WHSmith travel shift with £65m stake

  13-06-2025 08:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Activist investor Palliser Capital has acquired a 5% stake in WHSmith, citing the opportunity to boost the retailer’s “underperforming” share price following its exit from the UK high street.
  The London-based investment firm confirmed the move just weeks after WHSmith offloaded its legacy high street division to focus on its more profitable travel retail business.
  Palliser Capital founder and chief investment officer James Smith said: “Following the sale of its legacy hig
  
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• Dobbies bolsters executive team with two new directors

  13-06-2025 08:28 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Dobbies has hired two new directors in a bid to strengthen its executive team.
  Former Pets at Home regional operations director George Hutchinson is joining the garden centre as its retail director.
  Prior to joining Pets at Home, Hutchinson held senior roles across Wickes, B&Q and Tesco.
  Additionally, Richard Herbert is joining the gardening company from travel agent Bourne Leisure as its restaurant director.
  Before joining the travel agent, Herbert spent almost 12 years at Pizza Express, mo
  
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• Paul & Joe announces appointment of new chief executive

  13-06-2025 08:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  French fashion brand Paul & Joe has announced that Marie-Emmanuelle Demoures has become its new chief executive. In her new role, she will work with founder... View Article
  
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