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The John Lewis Story: A British Retail Icon
Founded over 160 years ago, John Lewis & Partners stands as one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic and trusted retailers. Its journey from a modest drapery shop to a nationwide powerhouse is not...
52% of retail managers blame burdening admin for labour productivity paralysis
Retail managers, overwhelmed with administrative tasks and manual processes, are struggling to find sufficient time to coach and develop their teams, leaving sorely-needed labour productivity gains on the table, the latest research from Legion...
Albertsons Welcomes Susan Morris as CEO: A Bold Vision for Growth with 285,000 Associates at the Heart of It
In a landmark moment for one of America’s leading food and drug retailers, Albertsons Companies has officially welcomed Susan Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 285,000 dedicated employees under her wing,...
Walmart 2025 Annual Report & Proxy Statement: A Year of Resilient Growth, People-Centred Strategy, and Future Readiness
Walmart has once again demonstrated its enduring strength as a retail leader, revealing in its 2025 Annual Report and Proxy Statement a year marked by impressive financial growth, strategic adaptability, and continued investment in...
Revionics Unveils Groundbreaking Multi-Agent AI Pricing System at Google Cloud Next
At the recent Google Cloud Next conference, Revionics took a bold step into the future of retail by unveiling, for the first time in a public forum, its much-anticipated multi-agent artificial intelligence (AI) pricing...
Marks & Spencer Warns Customers as Cyber Attack Disrupts Contactless Card Payments
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent warning to customers after a cyber attack caused significant disruption to its contactless card payment system and order fulfilment services. The attack, which began last weekend, has...
John Lewis Champions Sustainable Shopping with Nationwide Rollout of Popular Repair Service
In a bold step towards encouraging more conscious consumer behaviour, John Lewis has announced the expansion of its repair and restoration service to all of its department stores across the UK. The decision follows...
PLMA 2025: The Future of Private Label is Now
Edited by James Taylor As the global retail landscape continues to evolve, all eyes are on Amsterdam for PLMA 2025, where private label takes centre stage once again. Scheduled for 27–28 May 2025, the...
Supermarket CEOs Warn Trump: Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons Sound Alarm on Tariffs
As Donald Trump inches closer to reclaiming the presidency, his aggressive tariff threats are triggering alarm bells across America’s retail sector. This week, the CEOs of Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons—three giants in the supermarket...
AI-Generated Adverts: The Future of Retail Storytelling
As the world of retail marketing moves at breakneck speed, innovation is no longer optional – it’s essential. In the midst of tightening budgets, shifting consumer attention, and the relentless demand for fresh content,...