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Gymshark chief commercial officer Niran Chana has left after eight years at the the sportswear retailer. Chana, who was responsible for global sales, management of merchandising, planning and marketing started in 2015 holding various positions in the company’s management team overseeing customer experience, wholesale and digital marketing. In a LinkedIn post, the company said:...

On-the-go food retailer Greggs and fashion house Primark have opened their fifth ‘Tasty by Greggs’ café, located in Primark’s new extension on the second floor of its store in the heart of Liverpool. The new café follows the success of the first four ‘Tasty by Greggs’ café openings in Primark’s Birmingham, Oxford...

In a significant boost to the creative industry, Amazon has unveiled its plans to fund 350 apprenticeships and traineeships, with a specific emphasis on the fields of TV, film, and books. The initiative seeks to bridge the skills gap in these industries and provide aspiring individuals with invaluable hands-on experience and...

Victoria’s Secret has appointed Greg Unis as brand president for Victoria’s Secret & Pink and Anne Stephenson as its new chief merchandising officer. In a statement, the company said it was making the move to “further advance its strategic pillars of strengthening the core, igniting growth and transforming the foundation”. Unis joined...

Morrisons has posted an increase in second quarter sales as it works towards building a “broader, stronger” business. In the 13 weeks to 30 April, the supermarket’s total sales, excluding fuel, rose by 3.1% to £3.7 billion while like-for-like sales edged up 1%. However, group revenue fell by 0.9% to £4.5 billion...

Revolution Beauty has reported a 60% uplift in sales in the first three months of its financial year as it updated shareholders on trading in light of the requisition notice by Boohoo. The make-up brand said gross margins were 48.2% in the period compared to 41.7% at the corresponding time last...

Toolstation, Britain’s fastest growing supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies, is hosting a series of supplier days across the UK this summer. It means that customers and tradespeople can attend and learn more about the latest products, ask questions and learn all important skills. The supplier days will be held at...

Sainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar Prices loyalty initiative by introducing offers on fresh fruit and vegetables for the first time. Nectar’s 18 million users will now be able to access up to half price offers on selected products including household staples such as By Sainsbury’s Best of British apples (usually £1.70,...

French Connection is to make its London outlet debut at Icon Outlet at The O2. The move marks the brand’s first outlet store opening in six years. The 1,766 square foot store will open later this month in a unit adjacent to Clarins and Ted Baker. It will stock the brand’s range...

Sainsbury’s is to launch a two-day pop-up in London’s Kings Cross where it will offer busy commuters a healthy grab-and-go meal kit for two for just 50p. With all proceeds from the sales being donated to Comic Relief, the move forms part of the supermarket’s Nourish the Nation programme with the...