Georgia Wright

London

News Editor at Retail Gazette

Senior journo @RetailGazette | BA’21 @cityjournalism alumna [email protected] | views my own

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Asda poaches Tesco veteran for new chief people officer

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Asda has named Tesco veteran James Goodman as its new chief people officer. The supermarket said Goodman will join Asda later this year from Tesco, where he spent twelve years, most recently as the people director for the UK and ROI, responsible for all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing.
Asda one ups Morrisons by slashing Easter veg prices for all shoppers

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Asda has slashed prices on key Easter vegetables to just 8p from today, offering the deal to all customers with no loyalty card required. Running from 15 to 21 April, the grocer’s promotion includes five core lines: 1kg of carrots, one swede, 360g of broccoli, 500g of parsnips, and 2kg of white potatoes — all priced at 8p each, in-store and online while stocks last.
Morrisons drops seasonal veg to 8p for Easter price campaign

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Morrisons has kicked off its Easter savings push by reducing the price of selected British vegetables to just 8p for More Card customers. Running from 14 to 20 April, the promotion includes 1kg bags of British carrots, 500g of parsnips, and whole swedes — all priced at 8p each for loyalty card holders. In addition, a 2kg bag of ‘The Best’ potatoes is now available at £1.10, less than half its usual price.
Co-op Wholesale secures major multi-year deal with Roadchef

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Co-op’s newly rebranded wholesale division has secured a significant multi-year agreement with UK motorway services operator Roadchef, aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing the on-the-go retail experience. The agreement will see the retailer supply eight roadside convenience stores—previously run by Spar—introducing a wide selection of its own-brand products at motorway locations nationwide.
In pictures: Inside Pull&Bear's reimagined Oxford Street flagship

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Pull&Bear has unveiled its newly revamped Oxford Street flagship, showcasing a store design that blends technology with an emphasis on customer experience. The new 20,000sq ft space represents a shift in the Inditex-owned fashion retailer’s retail approach, with a focus on interactive features and exclusive offerings.
The Shein effect: Is fashion stuck in a race to the bottom?

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Shein has moved from its humble beginnings as a small player in the ultra-fast fashion world to a global juggernaut – reshaping the fashion market with rock-bottom prices, a lightning-fast supply chain, and dominant social media presence. And the fashion etailer’s ascendency shows no signs of slowing as GlobalData predicts it will become the UK’s sixth-largest apparel retailer by 2027.
Asda’s ‘transformational’ London redevelopment faces Met Police objection

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Asda’s “transformational” plans for a new superstore and housing development in Park Royal, west London, faces opposition from the Metropolitan Police, which has warned it will block the project unless developer contributions are made to fund policing resources. The supermarket chain’s proposal for a 60,000sq ft superstore, along with the construction of 1,600 homes, is set to increase the local population by 4,000 residents.
Uniqlo owner raises forecast for third year running as global sales surge

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its forecast for the third consecutive year of record profits, buoyed by strong sales both in its domestic market and key international regionsHowever, the Japanese fashion retailer warned it continues to face challenges in its largest overseas market, China.
Bond Street reclaims crown as Europe’s priciest shopping street

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

London’s Bond Street has regained its title as the most expensive shopping street in Europe, driven by a sharp rise in rents and a resurgence in luxury retail demand. New data from Savills shows prime rents on the prestigious West End street climbed 20% last year, reaching £13,162 per sq m. That places it ahead of Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone, which now trails slightly with prime rents at £12,872 per sq m, reported the Times.
Retailers brace for stormy spring as March footfall dips amid global uncertainty

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Retailers faced a challenging March as shopper footfall dropped across the UK, with economic uncertainty, a delayed Easter, and rising inflation all dampening consumer confidence. Fresh data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic found that total UK footfall declined 5.4% year-on-year last month, a sharp reversal from February’s marginal 0.2% dip. High streets saw a 4% drop in footfall, while shopping centres fell 5.8%.