All Retail Week articles in February 2025 – Page 3
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NewsPaul Smith has named an ex-Fortnum & Mason boss as new non-exec
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Paul Smith has named a former Fortnum & Mason chief executive as a non-executive director.
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NewsShein is set to slash target London IPO valuation
Shein is reportedly set to slash the target valuation for its highly-anticipated flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsOnline spending grew in January as customers took advantage of deals
Online spending grew in January as retailers continued to keep prices low, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
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Opinion‘The vibecession is lingering but things should be more positive heading into summer’
The retail landscape is likely to remain challenging but it’s also ripe with opportunities for those willing to pivot towards growth, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsRetailers are considering setting up US subsidiaries to counter Trump tariffs
British retailers are exploring ways to fight President Trump’s tariffs, including ceasing exports or looking at setting up US subsidiaries.
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NewsM&S boss: Government should ‘lighten the burden the Budget loaded on retail’
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin has called on the government to take “immediate action” and “lighten the burden that the Budget loaded on to the retail sector” if it wants to invest in retail’s future.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership reaches apprenticeship milestone as Amazon takes on 1,000 new roles
John Lewis Partnership has announced it has enrolled over 5,000 apprentices since 2017, while Amazon is taking on 1,000 new apprentices in the UK in 2025.
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NewsBoots’ new report reveals the trends set to shape the beauty industry in 2025
Boots has released its fifth annual trends report revealing the top trends set to shape the beauty industry this year.
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NewsLidl unveils ‘market-leading’ pay rise for 28,000 staff
Discounter Lidl has today announced a “market-leading” pay rise for 28,000 staff to come into effect from March.
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AnalysisThe shoplifting epidemic has become ‘anti-capitalist inspo’ for well-off Gen-Zers
Casual pilfering has become a rebellious anti-capitalist statement and a response to cost-of-living pressures for young shoppers. But what can be done to change their minds?
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InterviewQ&A: SharkNinja chief commercial officer talks global growth and constantly innovating
SharkNinja has climbed the ranks to become a globally recognised brand selling kitchen appliances, beauty tools, and household cleaning devices.
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NewsShein abandons hunt for UK warehouse as London listing hangs in the balance
Shein has reportedly abandoned its hunt for a warehouse in the UK, calling into question whether its long-mooted London IPO will go ahead.
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NewsRetail sales survive stormy January as consumers flock to stores looking for deals
Retail braved a stormy start to the year to deliver strong trading as January sales drove the strongest performance by stores in nearly two years.
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NewsDunelm sales climb as chief executive steps down
Dunelm’s chief executive Nick Wilkinson has announced his intention to step down from the business he guided through Covid, after it recorded another sales rise in the first half and moved towards the opening of its 200th store.
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NewsRiver Island executive chair Richard Bradbury stands down as new boss is named
River Island boss Richard Bradbury is stepping down from his role as executive chair as another former boss returns to the helm.
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NewsDon’t fear appearing like a ‘Luddite’ around AI, says tech ethicist
Domain experts should feel empowered to approach AI tools critically even if they do not fully understand the science behind them.
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NewsCustomers care more about value than sustainability, says Waitrose at LIVE 2025: Retail Week x The Grocer
Waitrose ethics and sustainability lead Sam Ludlow-Taylor says that while customers “do really care” about sustainability, value is taking priority in today’s market.
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NewsKingfisher boss eyes further European Screwfix expansion as French business grows
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier says he could look to expand Screwfix into more European countries if its French business continues to grow.
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NewsBoots exec says leveraging data for healthcare services is “the next frontier” for retailer
Boots chief digital officer Paula Bobbett has said the retailer is looking to leverage data to evolve healthcare services.
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NewsBRC boss urges retailers to focus on innovation rather than cut costs in Budget response
The chief executive of the BRC has urged retailers to “stay focused on the innovative end and customer deliver” rather than just cut costs in response to the Budget.