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Naked Wines chairman Darryl Rawlings has stepped down as the company moves to implement a new operating and financial plan to “deliver profitability at a sustainable level”. Rawlings will be succeeded by David Stead who has served as a director of Naked Wines since 2017 and is currently chair of its...

Dunelm has said it put in a robust trading performance in its first quarter despite a drop in sales. In the 13 weeks to 1 October, sales fell by 8% year-on-year to £357 million but were 36% higher than the same period pre-pandemic three years ago.   Dunelm said the sales decline was...

The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans for it to become the employer of choice for young people leaving the care system. With over 108,000 children in care across the UK today, the retailer said they are three times less likely to be in education, employment or training by the time...

Shein has launched a peer-to-peer resale platform where customers can buy and sell previously owned Shein products. Accessed through Shein’s existing app, the feature enables sellers to list their items through a seamless interface that pre-populates a Shein customer’s previous purchases. The retailer said Shein Exchange aims to provide a one-stop destination...

Selfridges has posted a 28% increase in full year sales after it benefited from a return to normal shopping patterns following the easing of pandemic restrictions. In the year to 29 January 2022, sales rose to £653.4 million from £508.5 million in the prior 12-month period. The department store also saw...

Uber Eats has launched a new quick commerce offering through the trialling of Uber Eats Market with the Iceland supermarket chain. The company said the move will enable Iceland customers to receive their grocery delivery in as little as 20 minutes. The new offering will combine Uber’s technology and logistical expertise with...

Nordstrom has announced that its chief financial officer Anne Bramman has informed the company of her intention to step down from her role. Her last day with the US department store business will be 2 December 2022. Bramman joined Nordstrom in 2017 and prior to that held senior roles at Avery Dennison,...

IKEA has embarked on a new long-term partnership with housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, which will see the two organisations advocate for half a million people impacted by the housing crisis. Over the course of the partnership, IKEA and Shelter will launch a series of initiatives with the aim of increasing...

Hollister has launched a new feature on its mobile app that allows customers to share their digital shopping bag with their purchaser, such as a parent or grandparent, who will then be able to complete the purchase. A division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co, the brand said the Share2Pay payment option...

The Cambridge Satchel Company has appointed Carine de Koenigswarter as its new chief executive and chair. The news follows the British brand’s acquisition by French textile company Chargeurs in August. De Koenigswarter currently heads up The Swaine Group, which is also owned by Chargeurs. She will take over the chief executive role from...