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Asos is understood to be considering a former Farfetch executive for the role of chief executive. According to Sky News, Andrew Robb is one of a number of potential candidates who are in the mix to succeed Nick Beighton. Asos announced in October that Beighton would be stepping down from the role...

Pret a Manger is increasing staff wages in what it has called its biggest ever pay increase, as labour shortages force up wages across the hospitality and retail industries. The sandwich chain said it wanted to invest in its staff as it recovered from the coronavirus pandemic which has battered its...

Sainsbury’s has launched its first new store of the year at Cambridge Street in Harrogate. Spanning 2,293 square feet, the Sainsbury’s Local convenience store in the heart of the North Yorkshire town will be open from 7am to 11pm seven days a week and will sell a selection of fresh food,...

Gap has launched its first collection of non-fungible tokens as it looks to reach new customers in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. As part of a gamified digital experience, customers are given the opportunity to own a limited edition, collectible Gap hoodie. For this release, Gap is collaborating with Brandon Sines, the...

Quiz has posted strong Christmas trading results with total sales rising by 20% to £8.8 million in the month of December.  While sales in UK stores and concessions climbed by 64% year-on-year to £5.2 million, online sales amounted to £2.1 million following a 26% decline. The reduction followed the termination of...

Flooring Superstore is planning to open 20 new stores in the UK in 2022 after launching 17 last year. In a statement, the retailer said the shops will all be in areas where it does not currently have a presence.  Having started out as an ecommerce retailer in 2012, Flooring Superstore’s...

Claire’s has appointed Richard Flint as its new president of Europe. Flint joins from Dutch retail giant Hema, where he was most recently chief growth officer. Prior to that, he spent six years at Nike, where he was vice president of direct-to-consumer and led the company’s China business. Earlier still, he spent four...

Online fashion retailer ASOS has posted a revenue increase of  5% to £1.4 billion at constant currency in the lead-up to Christmas after UK sales grew ahead of expectations. In the four months to 31 December, UK sales climbed by 13% to £645.2 million while sales in the EU and US...

Tesco increased like-for-like sales by 2.7% year-on-year at its core UK and Ireland supermarket business in the peak Christmas trading period despite the impact of supply chain issues. Sales in central Europe were also strong, rising by 8.1%. In a trading update, the retailer said it achieved its highest market share in...

Games Workshop has reported a rise in sales and engagement after a strong interest in its Warhammer game. However, profits dropped in the six months to November 28, 2021 as costs increased. The gaming retailer is planning a £6m upgrade to its web store after a half-year in which online sales fell...