All Retail Week articles in April 2024
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsQuiz CEO departs as sales slow amid strategic review
Quiz has confirmed that founder and chief executive Tarak Ramzan has stepped down with immediate effect and will be succeeded by the retailerâs chief commercial officer, Sheraz Ramzan, as sales slowed amid its ongoing strategic review.
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NewsâWilko launches new online tools and equipment rental service
Wilko has introduced a new online tool and equipment rental service for customers and DIYers.
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OpinionâIn retailâs AI-enabled future, practical application should reign supremeâ
The spike in interest catalysed by generative AI advances has reframed the potential for how much further it could drive critical business improvements, believes Brian Kalms
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AnalysisPoo power, drones and drive-throughs: Discover the latest supply chain innovations
Supply Chain 2025 analyses how retailers in the UK and internationally are investing to transform their operations. Here, we reveal five innovative ROI-generating solutions explored in the new report
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Innovation of the WeekIkea launches collection made from 300 tonnes of recycled staff uniforms
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsShein doubles profits as it ponders IPO
Online fashion giant Shein has more than doubled its profits as it considers a possible listing in New York or London.
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NewsNew Frasers director is boyfriend of Mike Ashleyâs daughter
New Frasers Group director David Al-Mudallal is the boyfriend of owner Mike Ashleyâs daughter, it has been revealed.
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NewsAldi unveils fresh ÂŁ125m investment to slash prices
Discounter Aldi has unveiled a fresh ÂŁ125m round of investment in price cuts, as the grocery âreinforces its commitment to never be beaten on priceâ.
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NewsNext strikes deal with Myntra to ramp up Indian expansion
Next has partnered with Myntra on a franchise agreement that will see the Next brand offered both in stores and online across India.
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NewsAdanola appoints former Gymshark head as CEO
Athleisurewear brand Adanola has named Gymsharkâs former chief commercial officer, Niran Chana, as chief executive as the brand eyes international expansion.
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NewsExclusive: Rixo launches first shop-in-shop concept at Selfridges
Fashion retailer Rixo has launched in Selfridges, London, marking its largest shop-in-shop retail space, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWaitrose slashes prices on more than 200 products
Waitrose has slashed prices on over 200 of its products, including 64 in its Everyday ranges.
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Retail VoiceThe cost of ignoring workplace wellbeing
Itâs time to celebrate the retailers who take as much interest in their wellbeing data as their financial results, believes the Retail Trustâs Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsGreetings card retailers urge Ofcom to keep Saturday deliveries
Greetings card retailers have suggested to Ofcom that if it has to reduce Royal Mail letter services then a midweek delivery day should be axed instead of Saturday.
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NewsTopps Tiles posts fall in sales
Topps Tiles has posted a decline in sales and profit which the retailer says has been affected by a âweaker marketâ.
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NewsSecret Sales acquires Dress For Less in European expansion drive
Premium non-full-price marketplace Secret Sales has announced the acquisition of German discount platform Dress For Less as it bolsters its presence in Europe.
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NewsDr Martens investor calls for strategic review
Dr Martens shareholder Marathon Partners Equity Management is reportedly calling on the boot specialist to hire bankers and kick off a strategic review of the business, pre-empting a potential sale of the retailer.
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InterviewQ&A: Retail guru Sophie Mirman on her journey from SockShop to Trotters
As Mirman opens Trottersâ fourth concession in the crème de la crème of the UKâs department stores, Retail Week caught up with her on the story so far, and whatâs coming next.
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NewsAmazon drops Just Walk Out technology from US grocery stores
Amazon has begun the process of phasing out its patented Just Walk Out technology from its US grocery stores.
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NewsNot scrapping tourist tax is âmissed opportunityâ, warns New West End Company boss
New West End Company chief executive Dee Corsi has said not eliminating the tourist tax is a âmissed opportunityâ to bring money to the UK economy.