All Retail Week articles in February 2024 – Page 3
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NewsTommee Tippee gets modern brand revamp
Tommee Tippee has undergone a revamp to make its branding more appealing to millennial and Gen Z parents.
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NewsFrasers strengthens board with four ‘high-calibre’ directors
Frasers has appointed four new executive directors to its board, reaffirming “the group’s confidence in its long-term growth and elevation strategy”.
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NewsNext approaches administrator in potential deal for Body Shop assets
Next has contacted the administrator in charge of The Body Shop, FRP Advisory, about a potential deal to acquire certain assets of the embattled retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis to cut 200 external customer service jobs
John Lewis is set to make around 200 people redundant from Foundever, the customer service provider it contracts.
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NewsMinister warns tourist tax may not be overturned in spring Budget
The financial secretary to the treasury, Nigel Huddleston, has warned that a u-turn on the tourist tax is unlikely to be announced in the spring Budget.
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Innovation of the WeekL’Oréal launches AI beauty assistant
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsRed Sea disruption takes toll on more than half of UK businesses
More than half of UK businesses and manufacturers have seen increased costs and delays to shipments as a result of the ongoing attacks on shipping containers in the Red Sea, according to new research.
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NewsB&Q refreshes ‘You Can Do It’ slogan in new ad campaign
B&Q is launching a new ad campaign that puts the spotlight back on its 40-year-old ‘You Can Do It’ slogan.
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NewsReintroducing tax-free shopping would be ‘welcome relief’ for luxury sector
Reinstating tax-free shopping for tourists visiting the UK would be a welcome relief for the luxury sector, which is suffering from softer consumer demand, according to GlobalData.
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NewsAO director says negative reviews drive better ‘everyday business decisions’
AO’s director of consumer and brand Vicky Monk said negative reviews drive the company to “be better” and make “everyday business decisions” as it reached 500,000 reviews on Trustpilot.
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GallerySports Direct’s new outdoor sports concept store in Cardiff
Sports Direct has opened doors to a new outdoor sports concept store in its latest flagship in Cardiff, Wales.
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AnalysisReserved: Who is the fast-growing Polish brand eyeing a UK store splurge?
As Reserved gets ready to set up shop in Westfield London, Retail Week puts the Polish fashion retailer in the spotlight and delves into its plans for the UK and beyond
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NewsSports Direct launches new outdoor sports flagship in Cardiff
Sports Direct has launched a new outdoor sports concept as it opens its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales.
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NewsMother’s Day spend to hit £1.7bn as inflation boosts sales
UK shoppers are expected to spend £1.7bn on Mother’s Day this year, with high inflation meaning they pay “more for less”, according to a report by GlobalData.
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AnalysisLIVE 2024: What to expect and what you can’t miss
We’re just weeks away from the only UK retail event in your calendar that really matters.
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NewsUK consumer confidence falls but optimism for year ahead remains
Consumer confidence took a dip in February as the UK entered recession, but the outlook for the next 12 months remains sturdy as consumers continue to spend despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsTesco launches media partnership with Vauxhall Motors
Tesco has launched a new media partnership with Vauxhall Motors allowing the car manufacturer to advertise products through channels within the Tesco Media and Insight portfolio, including social, digital and connected TV, as well as in-store radio and Tesco magazine.
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Opinion‘Currys shareholders should hold out for a valuation that reflects long-term prospects’
For pretty much as long as China’s economic star has been in the ascendant, there has been speculation that one of its new generation of digital retail powerhouses might move to swoop on a venerable UK name.
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AnalysisAs strike threat deepens, what could spreading industrial action mean for Asda?
Industrial action in sectors such as retail, the NHS and transport has been rife over the past couple of years and Asda is the latest chapter in the saga
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NewsGymshark announces new premium athleisurewear range
Gymshark posted a rise in sales for the full year ending July 2023, which the retailer said was “underpinned by the relevance and quality of our product” and “the resonance of our brand”.