All Retail Week articles in December 2023 – Page 2
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NewsTHG acquires US skincare brand for $20m
THG, which owns Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, has acquired skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for $20m (£15.8m).
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NewsGrocery sales to hit £13bn for first time in December
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this December as “the scene is set for record-breaking spend through the supermarket tills this Christmas”.
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NewsSuperdrug launches early Sale ahead of Christmas
Superdrug has announced early reductions on Christmas gifting ahead of January as it commits to making the holiday more affordable and accessible to customers.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up
John Lewis has opened its first pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up with luxury reseller Sign of the Times.
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NewsMiniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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Opinion‘The commute has been truncated to a walk down the hallway, and retailers must adapt’
The once-coveted commercial districts are no longer the retail gold mines they used to be. How are retailers responding to changing consumer behaviour in the “post-commute economy”?
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NewsMoonpig profits and sales grow
Online greeting cards specialist and technology platform Moonpig reported a growth in profits and sales, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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NewsExclusive: THG orders staff back to office five days a week
Ecommerce giant THG has ordered all its Manchester head office staff to return to the office five days a week, Retail Week can reveal.
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Supplier InsightAI and Marketing: Three Secrets to Success
Unlock the power of AI in your marketing strategies. Discover three secrets to success with AI and transform your ecommerce marketing. By Carl Bleich, head of content, Bloomreach.
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NewsSainsbury’s to move to new HQ
Sainsbury’s is set to move its head office after nearly two decades at its current location.
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NewsMatches fires up equity raise to support turnaround
Luxury fashion retailer Matches is reportedly considering an equity raise in a bid to support its business turnaround strategy.
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GalleryBoots opens new beauty concept store at Battersea
Boots has opened its latest beauty concept store at Battersea Power Station as it looks to “solidify its position as the UK’s number one beauty destination”.
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InterviewQ&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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AnalysisLookfantastic looks ahead to eight beauty trends for 2024
From glass haircare to skincare brands catering for Gen Alpha, THG-owned pureplay beauty retailer Lookfantastic reveals eight of the biggest trends that will shape the world of beauty in 2024.
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NewsCash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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News‘Classic comfort foods’ top Waitrose food trends report
In a year dominated by the cost-of-living crisis and pressure on disposable incomes, Waitrose customers sought solace in familiar foods.
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AnalysisRevealed: The real shopping priorities of 1,000 UK consumers in 2024
Featuring exclusive consumer research findings, How They’ll Spend It 2024 highlights major changes in shopping habits – and the trends that will stick next year
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Retail VoiceRespect Retail: Why police need to take reports of abuse more seriously
Want to know why the Retail Trust’s Respect Retail campaign is calling for urgent and collective action against customer abuse? Chris Brook-Carter explains.
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NewsFrasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.