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“Retail Together” – NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe | Retail Bulletin

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Patrick Overall

RETAIL SOLUTIONS UK NEWS Shaping the Future of Commerce –NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe, the largest retail event in Europe, will take place in Paris from 16 to 18 September 2025. This inaugural edition marks the fusion of Paris Retail Week’s legacy with the global expertise of the National Retail Federation. By bringing together the strengths of the European and North American retail markets, the event will fully embrace its theme: Retail Together.
Halfords’ Graham Stapleton steps down as chief executive

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS Halfords’ chief executive Graham Stapleton has left the company after seven years in the role. He has been succeeded by Henry Birch, the former chief executive of the Very Group, who has also previously headed up Rank Group and William Hill online. Stapleton has been credited with steering the company’s successful change from a cycling and motoring retailer to an omnichannel retail and services business.
Jollyes removes small animals from stores to make way for expanded raw frozen food ranges

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS Jollyes has announced that it has completed the removal of small animals from its 100+ stores and is also accelerating the roll out of raw frozen food ranges. The pet retailer has been implementing a phased removal of all live rabbits, guinea pigs and birds over the last 12 months to give breeders ample notice of the change. Jollyes’ decision has been welcomed by animal wellbeing advocacy group Carrot Cottage Rabbit Rescue.
Asda appoints new chief people officer

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK Asda has appointed James Goodman as chief people officer. Goodman has been working for the last 12 years with Tesco where most recently he has been serving as people director for the UK and Republic of Ireland. Whilst there, his responsibilities have covered all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing.
B&M boosted by growth in France

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS B&M is expecting to report full year adjusted EBITDA at “above the midpoint” of its £605 million to £625 million guidance range following a positive performance in France and careful cost management. In the 52 weeks to 29 March, group revenue increased by 3.7% to £5.6 billion, or by 4% at constant rates, after growth was boosted by B&M’s new store performance and 2.6% like-for-like sales growth in France.
Comment: Getting on the right side of history

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Glynn Davis |Angela Beevers

COMMENTARY Fashion is a competitive industry but to believe there has been a meaningful battle being fought between the resale camp and those in the new products corner has been wishful thinking. Resale has been a mere pimple on the back of the vast fashion sector. But not anymore. Things are changing. By Glynn DavisResearch from OC&C Strategy Consultants has found the second-hand market in the UK has grown to over £7 billion with nearly 25% of fashion transactions now resale.
[ Breakfast Briefing ] AI-Driven Innovation in Retail

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Patrick Overall

RETAIL SOLUTIONS UK NEWS Want to know how Halfords, Dunelm & the Retail Trust revolutionised retail IT with AI?
March retail sales boosted by improving weather

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS New data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG has shown that UK total retail sales increased by 1.1% year-on-year in March with both food and non-food showing small uplifts. This compares to a rise of 3,5% a year earlier. In the five weeks to 5 April, food sales rose by 1.6% against growth of 8.5% in March 2024. Meanwhile, non-food sales edged up 0.6% compared to a decline of 0.4% in the same month last year.
Morrisons drops British carrots, swede and parsnips price to 8p

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK Morrisons has launched Easter price cuts on seasonal vegetables with British carrots, parsnips and swedes costing just 8p pre kilogram. The offer is available to Morrisons More Card holders until 20 April, although all customers can get Morrisons ‘The Best’ potatoes (2kg) for less than half price at £1.10.
Co-op Wholesale agrees multi-year partnership with Roadchef

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK Co-op Wholesale has entered into a multi-year contract with the Roadchef motorway service area operator. The move will see Co-op supply eight grocery stores that were previously operated by Spar at Roadchef sites with an extensive range of own brand products. With over 52 million visitors each year, Roadchef is currently investing in modernising its sites.