Boots unveils plans to launch AI ‘personal shopper’
Boots is planning to launch a ChatGPT “personal shopper” tool for its website users in aims to boost online sales. The healthcare company is thought […]
Sosandar appoints interim chair on a permanent basis
Sosandar has named Nick Mustoe as its non-executive chairman, after he served in the role on an interim basis. Mustoe took on the role of […]
H&M sees stagnant sales in fourth quarter following warm weather
H&M Group saw stagnant sales during its fourth quarter, following “unusually hot weather”, which hampered sales of its autumn ranges. The retailer also faced slowed […]
Currys boss blasts government for minimum wage hike
Currys boss Alex Baldock has claimed the government’s minimum wage rise means it does not understand or care about UK retailers. The remarks follow Jeremy […]
Farfetch in talks with Apollo for rescue deal
Farfetch is in talks with Apollo Global Management about securing a last-minute cash injection as it teeters on the brink of collapse. The luxury fashion […]
Revolution Beauty reaches settlement with co-founder as CFO exits
Revolution Beauty chief financial officer Elizabeth Lake is set to step down from her position at the company after 18 months. The executive will be […]
Supermarkets change recipes to cut costs but hike prices
Supermarkets and food brands have been found to have changed the recipes of products to save money while still increasing the price for shoppers, a […]
John Lewis non-executive director Nicky Dulieu quits after seven months
John Lewis non-executive director Nicky Dulieu has stepped down from her post seven months after joining the Partnership. The former Hobbs boss is said to […]
Exclusive: Wilko owner eyes 40 stores in next 12 months
Wilko owner Chris Dawson has revealed plans to open up to 40 new UK stores next year as he looks to restore the discount chain […]
Loyalty strategies set to dominate the retail industry in 2024
Leading brands are now approaching loyalty as a digital transformation initiative, with retailers including Victoria’s Secret, Under Armour and JD Sports all having launched or […]