Over the past few months, you may have seen a bizarre looking furry toy hanging on the back of a rucksack or dangling off the
A couple weeks ago, in Part I of my reflections on department stores in the UK and USA, I looked at the starkly different political,
A subject I love talking about and debating is whether ‘retail theatre’ in supermarkets is still as relevant today as it was in days gone
The food-to-go segment has had a rollercoaster few years. Hit hard by the pandemic, sandwich sellers and manufacturers have had to navigate unpredictable trading patterns
Those who know me know that I’m passionate about the UK as a nation of shopkeepers. There’s nothing I love more than speaking to and
When Glossier launched in 2014, it felt like a new era for the beauty industry. The brand popularised the now-ubiquitous “skincare first, makeup second” approach,
Leon plans CVA and site closures to stem annual £10m losses. The 71-site brand is preparing a CVA and could shut up to 20 locations after closing several recently. Quantuma has been appointed as administrators as Leon targets unprofitable restaurants. Most sites remain open and the grocery arm is unaffected.
JKS Restaurants partners with MGM Resorts to open first US Gymkhana at Aria Las Vegas Strip. JKS Restaurants has launched its two-Michelin-starred Gymkhana at Aria Resort & Casino in partnership with MGM Resorts. The 175-cover venue is the first Indian restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, expanding JKS’s international presence.
Co-op merger leadership confirmed. Central Co-op and Midcounties have confirmed the leadership for their merged society. Debbie Robinson (Central CEO) will be the new CEO, with Phil Ponsonby (Midcounties CEO) becoming CEO for integration. The merger will be completed in January 2026.
LVMH China head joins Pop Mart. Andrew Wu has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of Pop Mart, the maker of the highly successful Labubu collectibles. Andrew brings luxury and consumer insight to the Board, following the popular Labubu collaboration with LVMH’s Moynat brand.
Marc Cain names new CEO. Patric Spethmann is set to become the new CEO of the premium women’s fashion brand in June 2026. He succeeds founder Helmut Schlotterer, who will remain Chair. Patric joins from Marc O’Polo, bringing extensive industry and operational experience.
Julie Cheetham set to lead Travalyst . Julie has been appointed CEO of Prince Harry’s sustainable travel coalition, Travalyst, succeeding Sally Davey. Julie will lead the not-for-profit’s next phase, focusing on scaling its sustainability data hub and driving industry change.
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