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NewsWhite Stuff sales boosted by new store openings
White Stuff has delivered a 20% increase in full year sales, boosted by new store openings, customer acquisition and its ongoing brand transformation.
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NewsLidl investment in price tops £250m ahead of Christmas rush
Discount giant Lidl has today announced it has invested £250m in price this year, ahead of the all-important festive trading season.
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Innovation of the WeekOpen AI launches ChatGPT instant checkout with Etsy in the US
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAsos launches creator-led live shopping
Asos has introduced live shopping on its mobile app, allowing customers to purchase products through live or on demand video content.
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NewsConsumer confidence in the economy falls to its lowest level this year
Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell in the last quarter, making this the lowest point so far this year.
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AnalysisThe fight before Christmas: Tesco boss Murphy gears up for a very festive price war
In the looming shadow of a late autumn Budget which is filling businesses and consumers with dread, Tesco boss Ken Murphy is also predicting a price war before Christmas.
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NewsDr. Martens expands into UAE and LatAm
The British footwear brand announced two new distribution partnerships, expanding its global reach.
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NewsM&S staff to work on Boxing day for first time since 2020
M&S staff have been informed they are expected to work on Boxing Day for the first time in five years as the retail giant looks to trim costs and boost product availability.
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OpinionThe hidden pay-off of Amazon Fresh data and the future of in-store shopping
Amazon has a track record of turning apparent missteps into long-term advantages. It would be wrong to see the closure of Fresh stores as a straightforward failure, believes PSE Consulting’s Chris Jones
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Smart dogs, smart ads & smarter menswear
Innovation round-up: smart dogs, smart ads, and smarter menswear
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InterviewQ&A: Amex on payment innovation, driving conversion, and meeting younger consumers’ demands
In this exclusive Q&A, Amex general manager of Global Merchant Services Dan Edelman reflects on how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z, the importance of personalisation in retail, and the future payment innovations set to attract consumers in the years ahead.
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NewsBRC warns government any further tax rises will ‘keep shop prices higher for longer’
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on UK retailers, saying doing so would only serve to keep “shop prices higher for longer”.
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NewsHarvey Nichols opens new retail destination 125
Harvey Nichols has opened a new retail destination on the ground floor of its Knightsbridge flagship called 125.
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NewsCotswolds Designer Outlet sales ‘exceed expectations’ following summer launch
Cotswolds Designer Outlet, which has been open for 10 weeks, has seen sales exceed expectations since its launch, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewFanatics international president Stephen Dowling: ‘Sport is fashion and fashion is sport’
Retail Week sat down with the Dublin-born international president of American sportswear giant Fanatics, to discuss leveraging international sporting events, plans for the brand in the UK and the intersection of sportswear and fashion.
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NewsPoundland completes roll out of simplified pricing across all stores
Poundland has returned to simplified grocery pricing across all its stores in the UK as it ramps up its turnaround efforts.
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NewsCastore expands lifestyle apparel ranges under new tie-up
Castore has signed a five-year partnership with licensing specialist Apparel brands to produce branded socks and underwear.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘circular’ clothing collection using reclaimed wool
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a “first to market” knitwear collection made entirely from reclaimed and repurposed wool.
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NewsAmazon agrees $2.5bn settlement over claims it tricked Prime users
Amazon has reached a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) settlement with a US regulator following claims it tricked millions of customers into signing up to its Prime membership.