All Entertainment articles – Page 2
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TikTok overtakes Instagram and Facebook as UK’s most shopped social channel
TikTok has become the UK’s most shopped social media channel and has outpaced Instagram and Facebook.
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Hammerson to diversify Bullring and Grand Central with VR experiences
Sandbox VR, an advanced virtual reality experience, is set to open its largest unit and first UK location outside London this summer in the Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham.
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Waterstones profits soar as post-pandemic shoppers flock to stores
Waterstones recorded an increase in full-year profits as sales soared post-pandemic.
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Analysis
Research: Christmas in crisis – and what to do about it
Half of shoppers might be planning to spend less this Christmas, but with the right strategy retailers can still come out on top, finds Retail Week’s new report
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Opinion
‘Buckle up – as John Lewis and co have warned, it’ll be a bumpy ride this Christmas’
November 25 – a date that, this year, is more significant in the retail calendar than ever
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One in three store staff face abuse every week, new report finds
One in every three shop workers are the victims of physical or verbal abuse from shoppers every week, according to the shocking findings of a new report.
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Retail sales slump below pre-Covid levels in September
Retail sales volumes slumped to below pre-Covid levels in September as sluggish consumer confidence and store closures during the Queen’s funeral impacted performance.
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Tesco and The Entertainer launch concession partnership
Tesco has joined forces with The Entertainer to open toy concessions in 35 of its largest supermarkets.
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Shop prices hit record high as retail urges new prime minister to ease cost burden
Shop prices have hit a new record high as retailers struggle to shoulder the burden of mounting cost pressures.
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Waterstones hit by stock shortages after warehouse tech problems
Waterstones is grappling to stock its shops and fulfil a backlog of online orders after problems with its new warehouse tech systems sparked product shortages.
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Analysis
Deep dive: What will be this year’s Christmas bestsellers?
Retailers are busy behind the scenes finalising their Christmas ranges. Which products and trends are they banking on to whip up a festive frenzy?
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Opinion
‘As Britain burns, it’s time for retailers to turn up the heat on the climate crisis’
Record-breaking temperatures and wildfires in suburbia this week must prove the catalyst for retailers to genuinely prioritise the planet over profit, writes Retail Week editor Luke Tugby
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Love Island partners with eBay to bring sustainable fashion to TV screens
eBay will act as reality TV show Love Island’s fashion partner, with contestants all wearing second-hand outfits.
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Data: Prices soar in April driven by furniture, electricals and books
Shop prices have reached record highs across all categories as cost pressures from the war in Ukraine and Shanghai’s lockdown mount.
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Analysis
From Bower Collective to Pasta Evangelists – how subscriptions are leading CX
Retail Week examines why subscription models are key to locking in loyalty and how these new businesses are driving exceptional experiences in our report 9 CX Disruptors.
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Analysis
Now trending: Why Google, Netflix and Buzzfeed are embracing the physical store
In recent years, shoppers have been greeted by some surprising additions to high streets and airports. Instead of traditional retail brands commanding new space, leading social media and editorial brands such as Buzzfeed, TikTok and Highsnobiety are flirting with the idea of a permanent physical presence. What has prompted the interest in moving into physical retail for such brands? Retail Week takes a look at the motivation behind the moves.
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George at Asda launches collaboration with Netflix
George at Asda will partner with Netflix to offer a range of fashion and lifestyle products based on the streaming service’s original series.
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The Works forced to close several stores following cyberattack
The Works has temporarily shut some of its shops and suspended deliveries to stores in response to a cyberattack last week that involved “unauthorised access to its computer systems”.
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Analysis
9 CX disruptors – meet the retailers and brands redefining experience
A new generation of ingenious businesses are wowing customers like never before with lessons for established retailers, Retail Week’s latest report finds.
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Waterstones acquires independent bookseller Blackwell’s
Waterstones has snapped up Blackwell’s, the UK’s largest independent bookseller, for an undisclosed sum.