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InterviewMoss CEO: ‘We’re a very different business today’
It’s been three years since men’s formalwear retailer Moss ditched ‘Bros’ from its name and began its stores refresh programme to usher in a new era.
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NewsPoundstretcher restructuring plan approved by High Court
The restructuring plan of variety retailer Poundstretcher has been approved by the court today (June 12).
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InterviewQ&A: Fortnum & Mason UK retail director on using real-time customer data to improve the store experience
Fortnum & Mason UK retail director Sean Ghouse and founder and chief executive of TruRating Georgina Nelson speak to Retail Week about real-time customer feedback technology
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NewsTGJones pledges lower prices and more staff hours in-store after restructuring
The boss of TGJones, the rebranded WHSmith high street business, has outlined a new vision for the retailer as it seeks to restructure.
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Supplier InsightData: How Gen Z is turning retail into an experience economy
New research from Snapchat and Portas suggests over half of Gen Z prefer in-store shopping over online – here we outline key findings from its latest report
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NewsMoss CEO warns of price rises as Middle East conflict continues
Moss chief executive Brian Brick has told Retail Week that the men’s formalwear retailer may be forced to raise some of its prices for next year’s Spring collection amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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NewsBodycare announces new partnership to become UK’s ‘first AI retailer’
Health and beauty retailer Bodycare has partnered with an IT services company to deliver the digital infrastructure required to power its new store network, as it aims to become the UK’s ”first AI retailer”.
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NewsAllSaints rolls out AI tool for global workforce
AllSaints has introduced an AI-powered tool to support communications and engagement across its 2,300-strong global workforce.
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NewsPhase Eight owner confirms store closures
The owner of Phase Eight has confirmed the fashion brand will shutter more than 100 locations globally in an attempt to right-size the business.
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NewsHeatwave drives jump in retail sales in May
The twin bank holidays and a heatwave helped drive a jump in retail sales during May, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsSephora to open four new UK stores this year
Sephora has confirmed plans to open four new stores this summer as part of the brand’s broader retail strategy to open in “all corners of the UK”.
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NewsRiver Island mulls store expansion after return to profit
River Island has revealed it is actively reviewing opportunities to expand its store estate in the UK and Ireland following its return to profit.
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AnalysisHow Zara’s Bond Street flagship is redefining the store experience for middle market fashion
Zara unveiled its newly transformed Bond Street flagship last week in a move that signals a shift in the retail experience provided by middle-market fashion brands.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon European Stores vice-president on the new innovations shaping its grocery offering
As part of Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at its LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, many announcements were made for the UK and Europe.
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NewsBritish Heart Foundation to close 150 shops amid rising costs
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is to close around 150 of its charity shops over the next two years, citing “exceptionally challenging” trading conditions on Britain’s high streets.
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GalleryIn pictures: New stores, ranges and signings as retail celebrates World Cup kick-off
With the start of the men’s football World Cup just days away, retailers have been getting into the spirit of the tournament, launching everything from new pop-ups and ranges through to signing an actual footballer.
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NewsBritish Land criticises TGJones’ ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unfair’ restructuring proposals
Commercial property group British Land has slammed TGJones’ restructuring proposals, labelling them “unacceptable” and “unfair”.
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NewsLidl unveils multimillion-pound investment in price cuts
Lidl has made a multi-million-pound investment in slashing prices in a bid to help customers save money.
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NewsFootfall drops as heatwave keeps shoppers away
Total UK footfall decreased in May as record-breaking late spring temperatures kept customers away.
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GalleryInside Zara’s revamped tech-led Bond Street flagship
Zara has opened the doors to its newly renovated Bond Street flagship, introducing the Spanish fashion brand’s latest global store concept to the UK market