All Retail Week articles in April 2021 – Page 5
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OpinionAnita Balchandani: ‘Expect a spending splurge but not a straight-line recovery’
After a long hiatus, as non-essential retail reopened in the UK the early signs suggest there are reasons to look forward with optimism.
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GalleryFirst look: Amazon’s first-ever hairdressing salon concept to launch in London
US tech giant Amazon is set to open its first-ever Amazon Salon in east London, trialling some of its newest technology and stocking products from its new dot-com beauty hub.
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NewsJohn Lewis to begin renovations on Peter Jones store in London
John Lewis is due to commence a renovation of its iconic Peter Jones facade in Chelsea, London.
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NewsIssa brothers’ Asda swoop sparks competition concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised competition concerns over the Issa brothers taking over Asda petrol forecourts – but has also opened the door to rubber-stamping the deal.
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NewsDixons Carphone poaches John Lewis exec to lead sustainability drive
Dixons Carphone has appointed John Lewis executive Moira Thomas as the new group director of sustainability and ESG.
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NewsPrimark boss insists ‘fashion is back’ as lockdown easing takes effect
Shoppers filled their baskets with the latest styles as well as staples at Primark when the retailer reopened, signalling hopes of a return to more normal life post-pandemic.
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NewsFeelunique swings into profit off the back of strong sales
Pureplay beauty brand Feelunique has posted its first annual profit off the back of strong sales and customer growth.
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Retail VoiceLoyalty is up for grabs – five ways marketers can adapt to shifting shopper habits
Getting to the heart and soul of what your consumers want is key. Catalina UK vice president and managing director Premal Patel shares five strategies that can help build genuine long-term loyalty with a personal touch
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Opinion‘Amazon’s shift from convenience to experience is warning shot to retail’
It is a topic that has become a regular fixture of boardroom conversations over the past decade.
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OpinionThe Keynote: Let’s make UK retail the best employer on Earth
The Keynote: Let’s make UK retail the best employer on Earth
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Retail VoiceThree ways retailers can achieve conversion responsibly
Responsible selling and buying are now more important than ever, and the retail industry has a duty to avoid exploiting consumers for short-term gain, says Openpay UK managing director Andy Harding
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AnalysisBillion-pound funds and energy targets – how Amazon, Asos and Ikea are marking Earth Day
On Earth Day, Retail Week looks at how some big-name retailers aim to act on sustainability.
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NewsAmazon tests ‘pay-by-palm’ technology at Whole Foods
Amazon is testing new technology that will allow customers of its Whole Foods grocery business to pay using nothing but their hands.
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NewsBloom & Wild buys Dutch rival Bloomon in European expansion push
Online florist Bloom & Wild has acquired Dutch rival Bloomon for an undisclosed sum as it ramps up plans to grow into Europe.
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GalleryStore gallery: Homebase opens first small-format high street shop
As Homebase seeks to trial new high street formats, it has opened its first-ever small-format store in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
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NewsMars food chief joins Marks & Spencer board
Marks & Spencer has appointed Mars Food global president Fiona Dawson to its board, bringing “cutting-edge” consumer and brand experience.
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NewsCo-op scraps team manager roles in store management restructure
The Co-op is set to scrap team manager roles across its c-stores as it restructures its store management but it insisted there will be no redundancies as part of the process.
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InterviewInterview: Music Magpie boss on how recycling and reinvention has spurred success
As Music Magpie goes public, co-founder and chief executive Steve Oliver tells Retail Week about its brand evolution and how it is incentivising customers to buy into the green economy
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NewsThe Hut gobbles up snacks specialist in £43m deal
Online giant The Hut Group (THG) is to acquire healthy snack bar business Brighter Foods, strengthening its presence in a high-growth category.