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The White Company CEO apologises for delays

Mary Homer, the chief executive officer of The White Company, has taken to social media to address the mounting number of delays experienced by customers. In an Instagram post on the retailer’s official page, Homer said that the turbulence had been caused by the process of moving to a new distribution centre started a few weeks ago. She...

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Top 5 Strategies for Successful Retail 2024: Part 5, Be the Change You Want to See (and Buy)

In today's constantly shifting retail landscape, navigating immediate challenges while focusing on future expansion for success is essential. Retailers are facing high inflation, ongoing pandemic impacts, and geopolitical unrest, leading to increased costs and financial pressures for consumers. Despite these challenges, some retailers have...

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The White Company names new CEO

British lifestyle retailer The White Company has appointed Sainsbury’s general merchandise boss Paula Nickolds as its new chief executive. Nickolds will succeed Mary Homer, who is stepping down this summer after seven years to pursue a non-executive portfolio. She will join The White Company in April to allow a “smooth transition” as the...

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The White Company posts rise in annual turnover and profit

The White Company Group has changed its year-end date to the end of July to align with its parent company, and so the published results for the latest financial year are for an extended 70-week period. The company said in a statement that despite the ongoing challenges impacting the retail sector, group operating profit of 14.4 million pounds...