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NewsPrimark slashes kidswear prices on hundreds of products
Primark has slashed prices on hundreds of its essential childrenswear products ahead of the summer season.
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InterviewQ&A: Retail guru Sophie Mirman on her journey from SockShop to Trotters
As Mirman opens Trotters’ fourth concession in the crème de la crème of the UK’s department stores, Retail Week caught up with her on the story so far, and what’s coming next.
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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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NewsTommee Tippee gets modern brand revamp
Tommee Tippee has undergone a revamp to make its branding more appealing to millennial and Gen Z parents.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Asda exec as new CFO
Nursery and babycare retailer Mamas & Papas has named former Asda finance director Sarah Ashby as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsPhase Eight begins ‘journey’ into childrenswear
Fashion retailer Phase Eight has announced its expansion into childrenswear and is set to launch its debut collection later this month.
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NewsMamas & Papas on track for record year
Mamas & Papas is on course for a record financial year after a bumper Black Friday provided a golden quarter sales boost.
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AnalysisThe fast-moving retail brands to watch in 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, Retail Week picks the top nine brands to keep your eye on as the calendar flips to 2024.
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NewsMothercare records drop in sales as it ‘continues refinancing’
Mothercare has posted a decline in revenue and international sales as it continues efforts to “refinance the group” and ensure “adequate and appropriate financing for the future”.
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NewsMamas & Papas targets growth in Asia
Mamas & Papas has linked up with major retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion plans.
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NewsMothercare revenue and profit declines ahead of refinancing
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and profit ahead of completing a refinancing of the business to ensure it has “adequate and appropriate” funds for the future.
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NewsFormer John Lewis COO Andrew Murphy hired as The Entertainer CEO
Former John Lewis Partnership (JLP) chief operating officer Andrew Murphy has joined The Entertainer as its chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Stokke CEO Jacob Kragh on acquisitions, flagships and partner-run stores
Stokke chief executive Jacob Kragh speaks to Retail Week about his M&A plans, store strategy and where he sees the next phase of growth
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DataRanking: The top 25 coolest retailers in the UK, according to children and teens
You could be building your turnover, growing your market share and increasing your profits, but does any of that matter if you’re not down with the kids? The definitive ranking of retailers and brands that children and teens deem to be cool has been released, and it seems some unexpected brands have struck a chord with the nation’s youngsters
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AnalysisSchool uniform prices: how competitive is the rest of retail compared to the supermarkets?
School uniform is a key battleground in the back-to-school price war, and the cost-of-living crisis threatens to make the competition even fiercer. As the end of summer approaches, Retail Week explores how competitive supermarket uniform prices are in comparison to the rest of retail
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NewsJohn Lewis announces back-to-school price lock for 2023
John Lewis has announced a price lock across its “entire school uniform range” in a bid to increase its efforts to support families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsExclusive: UK consumers to cut back-to-school spend
UK consumers are forecast to cut back on back-to-school spending as the cost-of-living crisis continues to take its toll, according to Deloitte.
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NewsPrimark lowers kidswear prices as it rolls out click and collect in London
Value fashion giant Primark has lowered the price on hundreds of its essential childrenswear products in a bid to “help family finances go further” while also rolling out its click-and-collect service to an additional 32 of its stores, including in London.
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NewsM&S teams up with eBay and Oxfam to sell secondhand school uniforms
Marks & Spencer has launched a tie-up with online marketplace eBay and anti-poverty charity Oxfam to sell second-hand school uniforms.
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Opinion‘As grocers come under fire for profiteering, they should speak up on behalf of hard-pressed consumers’
As big grocers continue to come under fire over ‘profiteering’ concerns, they clearly still have work to do to convince policymakers and the public that providing great value for money is absolutely front of mind.