All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 2
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Interview‘Confidence compounds’: Valtech’s Matt Hildon on the AI tools changing retail
Valtech works with retailers like Dunelm and The Very Group, and was recommended to Retail Week by MandM Direct.
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NewsWHSmith reports revenue growth but warns of Middle East disruption
WHSmith has reported solid revenue growth as its North American travel business continues to outperform other international markets
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NewsABF confirms Eoin Tonge as permanent Primark CEO
Primark-owner Associated British Foods has confirmed the permanent appointment of Eoin Tonge as CEO.
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NewsBlackRock among investors in Vinted secondary share deal
BlackRock is among the line-up of new investors looking to take a stake in second-hand marketplace Vinted.
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NewsOxford Street pedestrianisation to begin this summer
More than a kilometre of London’s primary shopping street is set to be pedestrianised this summer.
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NewsBensons for Beds enjoys best results since acquisition, says CEO
Bensons for Beds chief executive Nick Collard told Retail Week that the business has enjoyed its best financial performance since its acquisition by Alteri seven years ago.
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NewsDecathlon to open store inside Ikea
Ikea is set to open a new Decathlon inside its Croydon store this spring.
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NewsDunelm launches new app
Dunelm has launched a new mobile app with AI-powered search, loyalty rewards and stock availability levels.
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FeatureThe future of food and drink consumption: fat jabs, premiumisation and AI
The food and drink industry is hurtling towards yet more change. What should retailers do to prepare?
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NewsWalmart delivers strong sales growth over festive period
Walmart has delivered another strong quarter, with sales over the key holiday period rising nearly 6% and its earnings surpassing Wall Street’s expectations.
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NewsUK retail sales bounce back in January, ONS data shows
Retail sales rebounded during the first month of 2026, with the biggest monthly rise recorded since May 2024.
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InterviewRetailers are discounting away 20% of their revenue, and loyalty can fix it
Discounting is eating away 20% of retailer revenues, but gamification, personalisation and a well-built loyalty programme are the most powerful tools to claw it back, says Talon.One’s Sam Panzer.
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NewsFlying Tiger appoints new group CEO
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has appointed Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new group chief executive as Martin Jermin steps down.
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InterviewInterview: Our Place co-founder Shiza Shahid on creating a mission-driven business profitably
Shiza Shahid’s products are now on the stoves of celebrities from Oprah to Nigella. The activist and entrepreneur speaks to Retail Week about how she’s creating a mission-driven business profitably, and on her own terms.
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AnalysisMarketplaces: which retailers have added them to their businesses?
As Argos announces a brand new marketplace strategy for 2026, here are some of the retailers who are already having a third-party party.
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NewsTesco secures former Amazon Fresh stores for Express expansion
Tesco is moving forward with its Express store expansion plan following its acquisition of closed Amazon Fresh locations in London.
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NewsOcado cost-cutting drive risks 1,000 jobs
As many as 1,000 jobs are at risk at Ocado as part of a cost-cutting drive in its automated warehouse business.
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InterviewQ&A: Ordo co-founder on avoiding the VC trap and being profitable from day one
Ordo Co-founder Barty Walsh speaks to Retail Week about cracking the US market, taking on legacy brands and building a profitable business without venture capital.
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InterviewAmex: Why stores still have a future in the age of AI shopping
To understand how AI is disrupting traditional shopping journeys and what retailers must do to remain competitive, Retail Week spoke to Dan Edelman, American Express UK general manager for merchant services.
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NewsSnow and heavy rain drags down January retail footfall
UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software.