All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 5
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NewsFMCG brands dominate top 30 fastest growing retailers in the UK
Food and drink brands dominate the list of the top 30 fastest growing retailers, according to exclusive data shared with Retail Week.
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DataRanking: the top 30 fastest growing retailers show consumers’ relentless march towards ‘better’
Thanks to the ORESA Executive Search Retail Index, Retail Week can exclusively reveal the top 30 fastest growing retailers and what their ascent tells us about how shoppers are thinking, living and purchasing today
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NewsThe Cotswold Company to open first retail park store
The Cotswold Company is to open a retail park store, a first for the premium furniture retailer.
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NewsScrewfix launches loyalty programme with member-only deals
Screwfix has launched a new loyalty programme which offers member-only deals, rewards and more.
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InterviewMust Have Ideas: co-founder Amy Knight on her £65m retail success story
Co-founder of Must Have Ideas 28-year-old Amy Knight speaks to Retail Week about what’s driving growth, new sales channels and why AI is saving them a fortune
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FeatureIdeal world: What would retail look like in the world’s best EV service stations?
If you started from scratch and redesigned service stations and forecourts to deliver a world-class shopping experience, what would they look like?
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NewsKingfisher appoints new chief commercial officer
Kingfisher has appointed a new chief commercial officer, a new role within the home improvement group, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Finisterre pops up in Selfridges
Finisterre has launched a pop-up shop in Selfridges London for a limited time.
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InterviewFairfax and Favor CEO: Why British heritage and ‘rural Vogue’ are driving growth
As fast-growing “off the horse” fashion retailer Fairfax & Favor gallops across the pond, we spoke to chief executive Paul Spinks about its US expansion and why ‘accessible luxury’ is giving their brand the edge while other fashion segments struggle.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new director of merchandising
John Lewis has appointed Anna Milne as its new director of merchandising.
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NewsMorrisons introduces app to track store staff efficiency
Store staff at Morrisons are facing increased monitoring from management following the introduction of an app that records how long staff take to replenish stock.
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NewsHarrods allocates £60m for abuse victims as store records loss
Harrods has allocated more than £60m in compensation via a redress scheme for the alleged victims of historical abuse.
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NewsThe Cotswold Company being prepared for sale
The Cotswold Company is being prepared for sale by its private equity owners, according to reports.
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GalleryGallery: Inside Fortnum & Mason’s first store outside of London
Legendary Picadilly department store Fortnum & Mason has opened its first store outside of London at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire.
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NewsSøstrene Grene posts record sales growth
Søstrene Grene posts record turnover as it continues expansion programme across the UK.
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NewsIkea debuts ‘Life at Home’ services offer to help shoppers move house
Ikea UK has launched a services offer that will allow shoppers to access help with moving house, finding new energy suppliers and options for home finance.
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NewsHackers make contact with Harrods following data breach
Harrods has said it will refuse to engage with hackers that have made contact with the department store following a breach of its IT systems.
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NewsPets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has appointed a new chief financial officer as its current CFO moves to retire.
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NewsDebenhams to expand into US with department stores deal
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo Group, is to begin selling its British fashion brands in American department stores.
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NewsTapi posts sales and profits boost as Carpetright buyout settles
Tapi has posted a jump in sales and profits as its acquisition of rival retailer Carpetright settles in, Retail Week can reveal.