All articles by Caoimhe Gordon – Page 3
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Interview
Interview: L’Oréal’s UK boss on how technology will transform beauty retail
On a drizzly Thursday in Hammersmith, L’Oréal Group’s UK and Ireland managing director Thierry Cheval is making lipstick from the comfort of his office.
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News
Poundland buys Poundshop.com as it plans national online rollout
Poundland has acquired discount etailer Poundshop.com for an undisclosed sum, marking the next step in the retailer’s plan to build a nationwide online presence.
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Analysis
Analysis: Flash in the pan or permanent shift – which pandemic trends will outlast Covid?
Retail Week looks at the key trends that have dominated during the pandemic to see which consumer behaviours are here to stay.
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News
Iceland expands Uber Eats partnership
Following a trial period, Iceland has signed a partnership deal with Uber Eats with plans to increase the number of its stores available on the app.
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News
Asda strike looms as thousands reject pay deal
Asda faces the threat of industrial action as thousands of lorry drivers, warehouse staff and clerical workers voted against a revised pay offer from the grocer.
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News
Amazon reaches ‘global agreement’ with Visa on credit card fees
Amazon has agreed on a deal with Visa that will see it continue to accept payments from Visa credit cards, marking the end of a dispute over rising payment fees.
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News
Shopify warns of online slowdown despite soaring revenues
Shopify has warned that the likely absence of a “Covid-triggered acceleration of ecommerce” in the first half of 2022 looks set to impact revenue growth.
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Data
Data: Online retail grows at slowest rate on record in January
Ecommerce sales grew at the slowest rate on record in January as retailers battle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation.
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News
Studio tumbles into administration after failing to land £25m lifeline
Studio Retail Group has stated its intention to appoint administrators after it failed to secure a £25m loan.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Poundland launches new large-format store to focus on fresh food
Poundland has opened its first large-format store, offering more fresh food in a bid to attract cash-conscious customers to do their weekly shops with the discount chain.
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Analysis
From Crocs and KFC to Yeezy and Gap – seven of retail’s most surprising collaborations
This week, Primark and Greggs revealed they were teaming up for a limited-edition collaboration. Retail Week takes a look at some of the more memorable retail partnerships from around the world.
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News
CMA designates Amazon as grocery retailer in bid to protect UK suppliers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now recognise Amazon as a grocery retailer in order to protect UK suppliers.
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News
Greggs and Primark launch clothing collection and in-store food offer
Greggs has launched a clothing range in partnership with Primark, with the retailer also planning to open a Greggs cafe in its Birmingham store.
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News
Peloton replaces boss and cuts 2,800 jobs amid sales slowdown
Exercise equipment brand Peloton, which grew in popularity over pandemic lockdowns, has revealed it is replacing its chief executive and will lay off 2,800 employees.
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News
Dunelm delivers ‘record performance’ as profits and sales rise
Home and DIY giant Dunelm said it remained “confident in long term growth plans” following strong interim profits and sales.
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Data
Data: Retail sales grow in January despite rising cost of living
Retail sales rose in January despite ongoing consumer uncertainty due to rising inflation, as well as higher energy and transport prices.
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News
Exclusive: Music Magpie expands rental service to tablets, MacBooks and consoles
Music Magpie is expanding its rental subscription service into a series of new product categories, including tablets, games consoles and Apple MacBooks.
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News
Boohoo unveils first beauty brand with cruelty-free pledge
Boohoo has launched its own beauty brand, marking the latest step in the online fashion retailer’s quest to become a “one-stop-shop for all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle”.
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Data
Data: Number of newly appointed retail CEOs falls to lowest level in 10 years
Only 18 new retail CEOs were appointed in the UK last year, marking a 54% drop from 2020.
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News
Next launches first vegan skincare range as it bolsters health and beauty offering
Next has launched its own skincare brand, which consumers will be able to purchase directly from the retailer’s website.