Retail Gazette
Umar Farooq is a seasoned web developer specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce, currently serving as a Sr. WordPress Developer at Retail Gazette since April 2023. Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of in-house products such as Marketing Beat and Sustainability Beat, along with custom WordPress themes and plugins. Prior experience includes a role as a WordPress/WooCommerce Plugin Developer at EBRIDGE from September 2021 to April 2023, where Umar worked on products like BlogPakistan and Addify. Additional roles include positions at Rareiio as a WordPress Developer and at BTech Group, where skills were applied in both WordPress and Shopify development. Umar holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bahria University, earned between March 2013 and November 2017.
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Retail Gazette
The Retail Gazette publishes independently-sourced news stories, interviews, comment and analysis relating to the UK’s diverse retail industry. Founded in 2010, its news content has a particular onus on consumer-facing retailers – whether it be high street or ecommerce brands – and it is primarily catered to senior professionals who work for these retail brands. It aims to provide clear, concise, accurate and balanced news reports and features about British retailers or international retailers trading in the UK. The Retail Gazette prides itself on publishing the latest industry news, including senior appointments and resignations, acquisitions, major store openings, consumer trends, and financial reports. Retail Gazette is free to access and always will be. Subscribe to our daily email newsletter to receive relevant content directly to your inbox. Retail Gazette is part of the Quest Search & Selection wider group of businesses.