Megan Robinson
Megan Robinson is a reporter at Retail Week. She joined in 2023 and currently covers tech, value, marketplaces and electricals.
She was previously a junior reporter at trade publication Mobile News and has written for music, beauty and sustainability publications.
She has a BA Hons in Journalism from Kingston University where she also worked as the arts and entertainment editor for the student newspaper.
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Ryman Design to launch in Scotland with Edinburgh debut
Stationery retailer Ryman is launching a new Ryman Design store to open in Scotland for the first time.
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Kingfisher records positive sales in UK while sales in France fall
Kingfisher has kept its full-year guidance, recording positive sales in the UK offset by a sales decline in France.
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Topps Tiles unveils ‘Mission 365’ growth strategy amid sales drop
Topps Tiles has introduced a new growth strategy over the medium term as it posts a fall in profit and sales.
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The Works anticipates return to growth as it reports flat sales and revenue
The Works has said it expects to see a “return to profit growth” in the next financial year as it records flat revenue and sales.
- Analysis
How retailers are shifting their AI focus in-store
Today, increasing numbers of retailers are implementing AI on the shop floor. Retail Week considers the impact of in-store AI on customers and employees alike and asks whether it is, in fact, the best way forward.
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Temu accused of breaking EU laws with ‘manipulative practices’
Chinese online marketplace Temu is facing a new legal challenge after 17 companies in the European Union accused it of breaking new laws with “manipulative practices”.
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Robert Dyas celebrates one year of loyalty scheme with triple points offer
Home and garden retailer Robert Dyas is celebrating a year of its loyalty scheme by rewarding members with triple points.
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Currys set to revamp stores to improve customer experience
Electricals giant Currys is preparing to transform some of its stores to create an improved customer experience.
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Alibaba revenue growth despite decline in profits
Alibaba has posted growth in revenue in its full-year and quarterly results, despite profits plunging.
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Miniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Chinese general merchandise retailer Miniso has posted growth in revenue and profit as it continues to roll out stores at home and abroad.
- Analysis
Can a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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eBay creates new resell feature to boost pre-loved fashion sales
eBay has launched a new “resell on eBay” feature to allow users to list their clothing on the website in a couple of clicks.
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Online spending growth slows as BNPL plateaus
Online spending in the UK in April increased 1.5% year on year to £8.1bn, but spending growth has slowed for the third consecutive month.
- Interview
Q&A: Iceland head of IT on how tech tie-up is improving in-store security and efficiency
As crime continues to plague the retail sector and staff efficiency becomes more important than ever, Iceland head of IT development Emma Tysoe and Olivia Robinson, head of UK and EU sales at retail communication provider VoCoVo, speak to Retail Week about how their in-store tech partnership is driving efficiency and creating a safer workplace for colleagues and customers alike.
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Union confirms strike dates at Asda Brighton supermarket
Supermarket workers at the Asda Brighton Hollingbury store have announced strike dates as they prepare to walk out for the first time.
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WHSmith launches first own-brand food range in UK travel stores
WHSmith has launched its first ever own-brand food-to-go range, available in more than 300 of its UK travel stores.
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Former chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair
The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.
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AO boss urges government to let retailers fix ‘broken’ apprenticeship scheme
AO founder and chief executive John Roberts is calling on the government to let retailers and other businesses run their own apprenticeship schemes.
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Shein ramps up plans for London IPO following US pushback
Shein is reported to be accelerating its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing after its efforts to float in New York met pushback and regulatory obstacles from US lawmakers.
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Morrisons warehouse workers to strike over pension changes
Morrisons staff at two distribution hubs are set to strike over changes to their pensions, according to union bosses.