Articles by Rachel Douglass
Target rolls back DEI initiatives as Trump’s term begins
US retail giant Target has announced that it will be concluding its three-year diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, alongside other associated initiatives, in a move that seemingly aligns with the values of the new Trump administration. In a press release, Target said that in addition to the conclusion of its DEI goals, it would also be...
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PrettyLittleThing reportedly cuts jobs at Manchester HQ
Boohoo-owned PrettyLittleThing (PLT) is believed to be in the process of carrying out a string of redundancies, with over 50 employees reportedly impacted. According to Drapers, the process is in regards to staff members at the company’s Manchester head office, who the media outlet said had already been informed of the layoffs during a video...
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Hyve Group portfolio director on the evolution of trade shows and what to expect for AW25
Towards the end of 2024, Hyve Group shook up the UK industry when it announced that its once prevalent fashion fair, Pure London, was to no longer be a standalone event. Instead, the fashion-focused show was to come under the umbrella of its sister brand, Spring Fair, in what was to be a “strategic refocus” that aligned with the evolving needs...
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Scoop, Source and Spring Fair: The new landscape of the UK’s trade show scene
The trade fair season is upon us, and with it comes somewhat of a restructuring among the UK’s event landscape. With Pure London now under the wing of its Birmingham-based sister show, Spring Fair; Just Around the Corner (JATC) ceasing to exist; and both Scoop and Source on the verge of new locations, the schedule of Hyve Group is remaining...
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Asos integrates marketplace sellers into main site
E-tailer Asos has confirmed that it is to migrate vintage and independent boutique sellers on its Asos Marketplace to its main platform, a feat it plans to have completed by April 2025. According to the company, the strategy intends to benefit customers by “offering one central destination” that showcases all of what Asos has to offer. For the...
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NRF backs Trump’s plans to review tariffs but warns of consumer impact
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the US’ retail trade association, has said that it will welcome president Donald Trump’s review of tariffs but warns of consequences in relation to possible cost increases for consumers. Its comments come after Trump directed federal agencies to examine US trade policies on January 20, 2025, with a goal to...
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Victoria’s Secret to open ‘premier’ store in East Midlands
Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is preparing to open a “premier” store in Derbion shopping centre, in the UK’s East Midlands. Under a 10-year lease, the 5,712 square foot space will be an expansion on the brand’s existing format, which currently sits within Next, moving it into its own individual unit. The new location, which comes as part of...
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Former Poundland MD to return as Pepco reviews business
Barry Williams, the former managing director of Poundland, is understood to have returned to the board of the struggling budget retail chain as its parent company, Pepco Group, reviews the business. According to a report by The Grocer, Williams is believed to have taken up a supervisory role on an interim basis to run a “comprehensive assessment...
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Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs in continued ‘Next Level’ strategy
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced plans to reduce its headcount by over 3,000 roles, including a 20 percent reduction in senior management roles. The move comes as part of its continued ‘Next Level’ strategy, a three-year initiative initially launched in 2023 with the mission of simplifying central divisions and management structure....
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Quiz officially delists, what now?
British fashion retailer Quiz has officially delisted from the London Stock Exchange’s AIM sub-market, leaving it open to move forward with its next step: re-registering as a private company. A total of 98.6 percent of shareholders voted in favour of the proposals during a general meeting held earlier this month, allowing for Quiz to request the...
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