Dunelm and the retail industry charity Retail Trust are calling on retail employers to join forces in tackling a shocking rise in domestic abuse.
Together they have partnered with the Domestic Abuse Alliance to launch the retail industry against domestic abuse (RIADA) campaign which will raise awareness of how the retail sector and other businesses can better support employees facing...
Retailer WH Smith has bought a raft of former Dixons Travel stores in airports as it expands its US InMotion tech and accessories business into the UK.
The group said it bought 18 stores, including 17 Dixons Travel stores, at sites including major UK airports London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, London Luton, Birmingham and East Midlands, which will deliver sales...
Inventory availability has improved, with out-of-stocks falling by 8% since retail reopened, data from OneStock, the modern and agile Order Management System (OMS) provider for omnichannel retail, reveals. However, with unavailable stock still making up almost a fifth of retailers’ inventory, out-of-stocks risk compromising sales and long-term loyalty, it warns.
Analysis of over 359,000 SKUs across the UK’s leading retailers...
Deliveroo has announced plans to create 400 new “high-skilled” technology jobs over the next year.
The food delivery platform said the new roles would include positions for software engineers, data scientists, and designers.
The firm said the aim was to work on a range of innovations that would help improve the app experience for restaurants, riders, and customers on the platform.
Deliveroo...
Supermarkets and retail bosses are seeking further Government guidance regarding mask-wearing, despite the Prime Minister confirming that the legal requirement to wear them will be lifted.
On Tuesday morning, the boss of Sainsbury’s said he expects that customers will no longer need to wear masks in its stores from July 19.
Chief executive Simon Roberts said he would consult with staff...
Have you recently hit that dreaded glass ceiling in your retail career? If you’ve to smash through this invisible barrier, you must resolve to push forward at all conceivable points. However, should you remain rooted in the same position for too long, you will eventually begin to stagnate. This will make it difficult for you to optimise your retail...
Jeff Bezos has stepped down as chief executive of Amazon, handing over the reins as the tech giant navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Jassy, who ran Amazon’s cloud-computing business, replaces Mr Bezos in a change the company announced in February.
Mr Bezos, Amazon’s biggest shareholder with a stake worth about 180 billion...
Customers will no longer need to wear masks in Sainsbury’s stores from July 19, the supermarket’s chief executive has suggested.
Simon Roberts said he would consult with staff on their views but said the decision to wear one would be down to individual choice.
The boss explained: “We’re all absorbing the latest news last night and thinking through our response.
“There are...
Retailers, Bars, Restaurants and pubs will no longer need customers to sign into venues using the Test and Trace app and restrictions on how many people can meet will end, the Government has announced.
New guidance published by the Government, due to come into effect from July 19 will also see all settings allowed to reopen, including nightclubs and karaoke...
Bosses at John Lewis and Waitrose have confirmed they will introduce flexible working for staff at the employee-owned retailer based at the company’s head offices.
The announcement comes following the latest update from the Government over plans to ease lockdown restrictions from July 19, which include an end to the requirement that employees should work from home where they can.
Andrew...