All Retail Week articles in February 2024
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsRetail footfall resilient despite storms and strikes
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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NewsLumina Intelligence launches Retail Navigator
Lumina Intelligence has launched Retail Navigator, a business intelligence tool that offers insights on UK retailers.
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NewsLloydspharmacy goes into liquidation
Lloydspharmacy has gone into liquidation with a debt of ÂŁ293m still owed to creditors, according to documents filed by its liquidators on Companies House last week.
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InterviewQ&A: TBCo boss Emma Macdonald on sacrificing growth for sustainablility
Founded in 2014 as the Tartan Blanket Company, co-founders Emma and Fergus Macdonald wanted to create a business that had a positive impact on the planet while also being stylish. As the fast-growing retailer transitions from gifting to homeware, accessories and fashion, CEO Emma Macdonald speaks to Retail Week about its repositioning, its rebranding, and why sheâs opted to sacrifice rapid growth for sustainability.
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NewsDeliveroo couples up with Ann Summers for Valentineâs Day
Deliveroo and Ann Summers have joined forces to bring customers rapid delivery of sexual wellness products in the run-up to Valentineâs Day.
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NewsTwo more Asda stores to ballot for strike action
A further two Asda stores are balloting for strike action as staff have filed a âlitany of complaintsâ that the GMB said has ânot been dealt with by managersâ.
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NewsAdidas to sell remaining Yeezy stock
Adidas plans to sell its remaining Yeezy stock at cost price as full-year results benefited from a âbetter-than-expectedâ performance in the last quarter and the sale of Yeezy products.
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NewsFanatics appoints international president in newly created role
Fanatics, the pureplay sports retailer that specialises in licensed merchandise, has appointed Stephen Dowling to a newly created international president role.
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NewsGreggs and Castore CEOs join PMâs Business Council
Greggs boss Roisin Currie and Castore co-founder and chief executive Thomas Beahon have both been named on the prime ministerâs Business Council.
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NewsRyman launches app to disrupt online greeting cards sector
Theo Paphitis, former Dragonâs Den star and owner of Theo Paphitis Retail Group, has launched the first Ryman mobile app as the retailer aims to âdisrupt the online greeting cards industryâ.
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NewsRetail footfall rallies as shoppers stay âbargain-focusedâ
Retail footfall continued on its downward trajectory in January compared to the previous year, but it improved from December as consumers remained âparticularly bargain-focusedâ.
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NewsAmazon profits surge after strong Christmas and growth in AWS
Amazon posted surging profits and sales that exceeded expectations on Wall Street off the back of strong festive trading and growth in its cloud computing arm.
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NewsNew John Lewis boss pledges to make business âeven more specialâ
Peter Ruis, the new leader of John Lewis, has vowed to make the retailer special again as he embarks on a programme to rekindle shoppersâ love affair with the famous department store business.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Asda exec as new CFO
Nursery and babycare retailer Mamas & Papas has named former Asda finance director Sarah Ashby as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsSuperdry boss Julian Dunkerton in talks for possible takeover bid
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton is eyeing a takeover bid for the struggling fashion retailer and is in talks with âpotential sources of financeâ to help fund a cash offer.
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NewsCastore opens Dublin flagship in first of wider stores rollout
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has opened a first-of-its-kind flagship on Grafton Street, Dublin, as it sets out to reach its âhighest potential in 2024 and beyondâ.
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NewsPolitical parties must commit to apprenticeship levy reform, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that a reform of the apprenticeship levy is âvitalâ for the future growth of the economy and has called on the UKâs political parties to commit to this in their manifestos ahead of the general election.
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AnalysisGen-AI cheat sheet for retailers: The tech trends to watch out for in 2024
Generative AI has exploded into the public consciousness in the past 12 months and impacted every sector of retail. But as AI adoption picks up pace, how can retailers prioritise where to invest to leverage the technologyâs full capabilities? Retail Week explores three trends to watch out for in 2024.
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Innovation of the WeekFrench post office opens changing rooms for click-and collect-customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisServing looks on aisle three: how is supermarket fashion performing?
Fashion-forward shoppers are hunting for value, but supermarket brands rarely come under the spotlight. As the grocers remain laser-focused on food, Retail Week asks whether their clothing ranges are thriving or just surviving