All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 4
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NewsBritish Land opens Broadgate Central
British Land has opened a new retail and leisure centre in the capital.
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InterviewDisney x Selfridges: behind the partnership bringing a theme park experience to retail
Disney Consumer Products vice president of marketing and communications Shauna McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about its “once-in-a-lifetime” partnership with Selfridges over the festive season.
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AnalysisRocket-powered pureplays: How three of Britain’s fastest growing online retailers are beating the ecom slowdown
Online retail sales are expected to slow to 3.6% throughout 2025 (Emarketer), but there’s a small cohort of UK pureplays that are posting eye-watering year-on-year growth
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InterviewLive shopping: Bambuser CEO on why the future of ecommerce looks like Netflix
Bambuser’s chief executive speaks to Retail Week about why the future of ecommerce looks more like Netflix than a static catalogue – and why Gen Z’s loneliness might be driving the shift.
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NewsSelfridges and Disney unveil ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Christmas collaboration
Selfridges and Disney have partnered to run a two-month-long experiential Christmas collaboration including the biggest installation on the front of the Oxford Street store in more than half a century.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘standout’ US performance
Watches of Switzerland has posted a strong first half driven by a “standout” performance in the United States and said demand for luxury watches continued to exceed supply.
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NewsFrance initiates proceedings to suspend Shein
The French government has said it is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein following investigations by prosecutors surrounding childlike sex dolls on its website.
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NewsSainsbury’s ups profit guidance to over £1bn
Sainsbury’s expects its underlying operating profit for the year will be more than £1bn, following strong summer sales and cost savings.
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NewsRetail Trust launches new Let’s Respect Retail campaign amid surge of abuse
The Retail Trust has launched a new consumer-facing campaign urging shoppers to show respect for retail staff as abuse levels soar on the shop floor.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Morrisons’ electronic shelf-edge labelling, Zalando’s ‘Richard’ robots and more
Morrisons electronic shelf-edge labelling and Zalando’s robot pickers and more feature in this month’s partnership update.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: How proposed changes to NI, VAT and pensions could affect retailers and consumers
Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact of the Budget could be on both businesses and consumers
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NewsRetailers enjoyed autumnal sales boost, according to latest ONS figures
Retail sales crept up in September as back-to-school shopping and a seasonal change drove spending and volume growth.
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NewsNeptune hails return to 'historic levels' of EBITDA
Chief executive of premium home and furniture brand Neptune announced that momentum at the retailer had returned as it reached the end of its financial year.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves as shoppers await Black Friday
Consumer confidence has inched up as shoppers look forward to Black Friday, according to the latest figures.
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InterviewRetail crime: Auror’s global head of risk on helping police disrupt shoplifting gangs
Auror works with the likes of Holland & Barrett, Boots and BP on crime prevention in stores.
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NewsPottery Barn opens pop-up shop in UK
Williams-Sonoma-owned home and furniture brand Pottery Barn has opened a pop-up in London for the first time.
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NewsThe Entertainer strikes toy supply deal with Modella Capital
The Entertainer is to supply toys to TGJones and Hobbycraft as part of a new partnership with retail investors Modella Capital, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Castlery co-founder Declan Ee on bringing the global brand to the UK
Retail Week spoke to global furniture retailer Castlery’s co-founder Declan Ee about his ethos, why there’s plenty to play for in the UK, and why his brand isn’t just another Made.com
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NewsProCook posts record first-half performance
ProCook has seen sales climb for its eighth consecutive quarter as its store and marketing strategies pay off.
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NewsOcado Group appoints first chief revenue officer
Ocado Group has appointed its first chief revenue officer as it embarks on a shake-up.