All Retail Week articles in April 2025 – Page 7
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NewsThe Entertainer expands Tesco partnership to over 2,000 Express stores
The Entertainer has expanded its partnership with Tesco to over 2,000 Express stores.
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NewsSainsbury’s expands Aldi Price Match and everyday essentials range
Sainsbury’s has launched what is called “the biggest ever Aldi Price Match in the market”, expanding the scheme to “make the start of summer more affordable”.
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NewsPets at Home launches new in-store subscription service
Pets at Home has launched a new in-store subscription service combining the “ease of subscriptions” with staff expertise and customer proposition.
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GalleryRough Trade opens second store in iconic New York City building
Record shop Rough Trade has opened a new store in an iconic New York building, the second of its kind in the same location.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt profits and sales up despite ongoing ‘risk and uncertainty’
Suits and shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt has reported a rise in profits and sales as it hails current brand positioning and a boost from the return to the office despite ongoing headwinds.
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NewsRetailers welcome government ‘de minimis’ customs review pledge
Retailers have welcomed the chancellor’s announcement that she will review the UK’s ‘de minimis’ customs treatment of low value imports.
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Opinion‘This grocery ‘price war’ is less battle, more ballet’
The price war narrative misses the mark. What’s actually happening is a repositioning from blunt price matching to smart price signalling, observes OC&C’s Matt Coode
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NewsAsos sales fall but losses narrow as it continues to improve profitability
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported falling sales but an improvement to profitability as losses continue to narrow.
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NewsMarks & Spencer provides update following ‘cyber incident’
Marks & Spencer has provided an update for its customers and operations following its recent ‘cyber incident’.
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NewsShoplifting has reached yet another record high
Shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales have yet again reached its highest level, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership names new chief financial officer
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed a new chief financial officer.
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Opinion‘De minimis advantage – the elephant in the room for Shein, pre-IPO?’
UK retailers would benefit from the abolition of de minimis rules, which have given Shein’s business model an advantage, believes fashion analyst Maureen Hinton
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AnalysisTariffs, Topshop and loyalty: Why Asos’ boss is looking ahead despite the turmoil
After Asos showed the “strongest sign yet” of its transformation strategy paying off, Retail Week explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for the fashion retailer
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as cost increases and Trump’s tariffs cause concern
Consumer confidence fell four points in April as cost increases across household bills, taxes, and retail goods along with Trump’s tariffs are causing concern.
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NewsUK retail sales keep rising, defying analyst expectations
Clothing and outdoor retailers cited good weather as the reason for a rise in sales volumes, which rose by 0.4% versus the previous month. Analysts had been expecting a 0.4% fall.
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NewsHundreds of jobs potentially at risk at The Original Factory Shop
Owner Modella Capital is aiming to renegotiate rents at almost half of the company’s stores, according to a Sky News report.
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NewsM&S suspends online orders as cyberattack continues to take toll
Marks & Spencer has suspended customer orders through its websites and apps as it battles to address a cyberattack.
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GalleryInside the first ever Fanatics Collectibles global flagship store
Sportswear giant Fanatics has unveiled its debut global flagship store for its Collectibles brand on London’s Regent Street.
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AnalysisWhile a win for retail, could Reeves’ ‘de minimis’ review lead to consumer backlash?
While the chancellor’s promise to review the UK’s de minimis rules was welcomed by retailers, could it be a double-edged sword for consumers?
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Opinion‘Can a new entrant controlled by a global giant disrupt UK grocery?’
The soft launch of Joybuy represents a play by Chinese powerhouse JD.com to snap up share of the food retail market, but established grocers won’t be quaking in their boots just yet, says George MacDonald