All articles by Aoife Morgan – Page 5
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InterviewUniqlo UK boss on why the fashion giant is taking its time with its plans for high street domination
Uniqlo is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most in-demand retailers and after amassing almost 20 stores in the capital alone, it’s taking its expansion to more cities under the leadership of UK chief operating officer Alessandro Dudech
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NewsMajority of fashion retailers now charging for returns
Three out of four of the UK’s biggest clothing and footwear retailers now charge customers to send back unwanted items, according to new data shared exclusively with Retail Week by Retail Economics.
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NewsAllSaints names new chief creative officer
AllSaints has appointed London-based designer Aaron Esh as its new chief creative officer, effective 3 November.
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InterviewInterview: Rixo co-founder Henrietta Rix on keeping mass market at arm’s length
As the brand celebrates a decade of success, Rixo co-founder Henrietta Rix tells Retail Week how they built the brand without third-party investment and why mass appeal isn’t in the fashion label’s DNA
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GallerySports Direct unveils latest ‘elevated’ flagship in Liverpool
Frasers Group has opened the doors to its new 65,000 sq ft ‘elevated’ Sports Direct flagship on Liverpool’s Church Street
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VideoFreemans reunites with Sophie Ellis-Bextor for online-only Christmas 2025 campaign
Freemans has kicked off the Christmas advert season, with the launch of its first ever online-only campaign.
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NewsHalfords appoints new chief information officer
Halfords has appointed Sarah Haywood as its new chief information officer, starting on November 3.
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NewsAsos in talks with German authorities over customs duty dispute
Asos has confirmed it is in discussions with the German customs authority over claims of unpaid import duties.
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NewsFrasers Group expands into agentic AI commerce
Frasers Group has expanded into agentic commerce, allowing Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers customers to complete purchases through ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
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NewsShein braces for Trump tariff hit after profits fall
Shein has warned that uncertainty around new US trade tax rules will weigh on profits after taking a hit from rising costs last year.
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NewsDebenhams teams up with Amazon for Nasty Gal US launch
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo Group, has partnered with Amazon Fashion to launch Nasty Gal in the US.
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NewsAllSaints to open three new stores this autumn
Fashion brand AllSaints has opened the first of three new store openings taking place this autumn.
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AnalysisThe boys are back in town: Why John Lewis, M&S and Asos are betting big on menswear
Menswear is going through somewhat of a revival as of late, with the category finally getting some much-needed attention
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NewsTed Baker expands into activewear with new collection
Fashion brand Ted Baker is expanding into sportswear for the first time as it unveils its debut premium activewear collection.
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NewsQuiz plots store expansion following sales growth
Quiz is planning to open up to 10 new retail outlets over the next 12 months as store sales continue to surge.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts fourth year of record profits
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has posted its fourth consecutive year of record profit, citing “large revenue and profit gains” across its international business.
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NewsLow consumer confidence weighs on UK retail footfall
Low consumer confidence ahead of the upcoming Budget next month is driving shoppers away from retail locations, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up majority stake in US luxury retailer
Frasers Group has snapped up a majority stake in US luxury multi-brand retailer The Webster as the retail giant ramps up its international expansion.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership receives green light for Reading development
John Lewis Partnership has received planning permission for its £70m build-to-rent development in Reading.
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NewsN Brown to axe hundreds of jobs as it trims costs
N Brown Group is planning to cut some 270 roles across its head office and warehouse as it looks to trim costs.