John Lewis staff brace for shake-up as ex-Tesco UK boss named group chair

Frontline retail veteran Jason Tarry will take over from Sharon White when she steps down in September

Ex-Tesco man Jason Tarry looks to be just what John Lewis Partnership needs

After years of losses or low profits JLP has picked a chair who has deep experience of retailing at its most brutally competitive

Outlets in Birmingham, Liverpool, Oxford, Leeds, Bristol and Nottingham among those to shut

As the biggest supermarket prepares to unveil impressive profits, smaller grocers will find that falling inflation leaves them with nowhere to hide

Company’s interim CEO says economic pressures have ‘greatly hindered the company’s ability to operate’

Company appeals for cut in rent as part of rescue deal as report shows total debts at ethical beauty retailer

A supermarket is using eye-tracking technology to find what messaging encourages take-up of unpackaged fruit and veg

Chain signs up 1m new members and invests more than £90m in cutting prices

Spice Girl turned designer says she’ll keep brand DNA as venture with Spanish high street chain disclosed

Trade body says stopping Royal Mail letter service on a Tuesday or Wednesday would be far less damaging

Struggling retailer announced decision by Julian Dunkerton after markets closed on Thursday

Company founded in China and promoted on social media is thought to be considering London listing

Viral X thread highlighted prevalence of apple juice in drinks – but why is it so popular?

Despite pushback from CEO James Daunt, employees are organizing for better pay, ‘dignity’ and working conditions

David Al-Mudallal, who is in a relationship with Matilda Ashley, appointed to Sports Direct parent company’s board