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Gu: What you need to know about Uniqlo’s trendy sister brand
While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’
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M&S boss Stuart Machin on ‘tricksy’ member prices and new beginnings
Marks & Spencer this week raised the curtain on strong annual results that beat expectations and it is confident of more progress to come
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Is Aldi losing shoppers to Lidl’s loyalty scheme?
With its discounter cousin Lidl growing ahead of it for the eighth month in a row and its total market share percentage slipping, Retail Week looks at whether Aldi’s decision to avoid membership schemes has let its advantage slip.
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How Gymshark and Cult Beauty are cashing in on the TikTok opportunity
An exclusive survey of more than 1,000 online shoppers reveals what’s really making them part with their cash in our unmissable new report
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How retailers are shifting their AI focus in-store
Today, increasing numbers of retailers are implementing AI on the shop floor. Retail Week considers the impact of in-store AI on customers and employees alike and asks whether it is, in fact, the best way forward.
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Live shopping: When should retailers brave its murky waters?
Despite being one of the most promising new commerce channels, livestream shopping has had a lukewarm reception from established retailers in the UK. Retail Week explores whether the phenomenon will take off here and how retailers can tell if it’s the right time to get involved
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How winners are standing out from losers in troubled luxury market
As luxury fashion retailers experience a slowdown in demand, Retail Week looks at some of the struggles facing the market and asks whether brands are right to remain optimistic
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Can a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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Can The Body Shop survive without B Corp certification?
As The Body Shop stands to lose its B Corp status, Retail Week looks at whether the certification makes any difference to commercial success
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Can a bumper summer of sport boost retail spend?
A summer of sport is nearly upon us with Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games hitting our screens in the next few weeks. Retail Week asks whether these two sporting spectaculars might prompt consumers to splash the cash
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‘Reasons for retailer optimism, despite damp and gloomy April’
Despite a damp and gloomy April impacting customer spend, there are plenty of reasons for UK retailers to be quietly cheerful about the months ahead. Here are some of the ways retailers can capitalise on continuing consumer caution.
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Matches: Is there a future for the bust luxury retailer?
Following Frasers’ acquisition of certain intellectual property assets of Matches, Retail Week takes a look at what’s next for the luxury specialist and if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel
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When counterfeits got cool: how can retail tackle the rise of the dupe?
If cheap imitations have grown cooler than the real thing, what does that mean for retailers who have built their business off the original? How much damage could this do? And what steps can they take to combat the trend?
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How Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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Do recent European beauty IPOs bode well for a Boots flotation?
As Spanish beauty group Puig gears up for an IPO in Madrid, it is poised to become Europe’s biggest float this year with a valuation of nearly €14bn (£11.96bn). Retail Week takes a look at the recent surge in beauty IPOs, their valuations and what that might mean for Boots, widely rumoured to be exploring a listing in London.
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How retail parks are reinventing themselves with a ‘hybrid’ offer
As retail parks continue to deliver strong footfall and a more diverse mix of shops, Retail Week visits Nugent Shopping Park in Orpington to see what the latest trends are in successful locations
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How Sainsbury’s is sharpening fashion and general merchandise amid ongoing food focus
As Sainsbury’s plans to expand its fresh food offering in more stores amid its ongoing food-focused strategy, Retail Week explores where fashion and general merchandise fit in and how they will benefit
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AI, customer experience and dream teams – the key talking points from Paris
As more than 800 retail leaders from around the world gathered to inspire and be inspired at WRC 2024, Retail Week highlights some of the key takeaways from the congress in Paris
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JD Sports: Will Hibbett acquisition make its American dream come true?
JD Sports took another step towards global domination with the proposed acquisition of American sportswear retailer Hibbett in a $1.1bn deal. Retail Week explores who the latest acquisition is and where this places JD in the US sportswear market
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Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte reveals secrets of retailer’s success
It’s 10am and the doors to Sephora’s Champs-Élysées flagship are opened to an expectant queue of customers in the heart of Paris.