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NewsDusk outperforms subdued homewares market as revenues surge
Pureplay homewares retailer Dusk says it has continued to outperform the market, with sales surging in the first half of the financial year.
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NewsArgos debuts new âmore intuitiveâ store layout
Argos has opened its newly refurbished Perry Barr store with a fresh design catering to âhow customers shop todayâ.
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NewsThe Retail Week Awards 2027 shortlist announced
The 2027 shortlist for the Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UKâs retail industry for over 30 years, has today been announced.
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NewsIkea invests ÂŁ31.5m into UK fulfilment network
Ikea is injecting ÂŁ31.5m into its UK distribution network to make online fulfilment more efficient and sustainable.
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Retail VoiceFive moves that turn retail AI ambition into operating results
Retailers do not need more experiments. They need better operational foundations and a sharper test of value
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GalleryGallery: Bershka launches club-inspired pop-up in Shoreditch
Bershka has opened a new club-inspired pop-up in Shoreditch to showcase its latest Bershka Series party collection
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AnalysisTest drive: OpenAI introduces virtual try on within ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched new shopping features in ChatGPT for its over 1 billion weekly users, allowing them to virtually try on outfits.
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NewsPapier set to open its first-ever standalone store
Premium stationery retailer Papier is set to open its first-ever standalone store in London, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Morrisons and Just Eat expand robot delivery partnership, Argosâ marketplace gets an upgrade, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Weekâs round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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Analysis20 retailers and industry experts reveal how AI is revolutionising the sector
With so many applications of AI now available, leaders from Kingfisher Group, Puma, Fabletics, Our Co-op, Bensons for Beds, CDS Superstores, and more share how AI is driving real returns on investment, how theyâre adapting their businesses, and advice to act on the AI opportunity
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Chart of the WeekReviews gain weight in AI search closer to purchase, Trustpilot data shows
Customer reviews carry more weight in what AI assistants tell shoppers the closer they get to buying, according to two studies commissioned by Trustpilot.
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NewsPrimark to introduce textile waste-derived polyester 'at scale' by 2029
The fashion retailer has announced a partnership with Circ, a supplier specialising in textile-to-textile recycling
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NewsIceland adopts AI to set markdowns on short-dated food
Iceland is bringing in AI software to help decide how deep to cut prices on food nearing the end of its shelf life, aiming to reduce waste without sacrificing margin.
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NewsWalmart rules out personalised pricing as AI reshapes retail
Walmartâs chief executive pledged not to use shoppersâ personal data to set prices, as scrutiny of AI-driven pricing grows in Washington.
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NewsFood manufacturers are prioritising spend in the wrong places to achieve climate resilience
Food, drink and ingredient manufacturing businesses are investing in standard operational technologies wrongly believing they will help them deliver more climate-resilient businesses.
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GalleryIn pictures: Liberty expands jewellery offer with new fashion gallery
Liberty London has opened a new jewellery space at its flagship, dedicated to fashion pieces after reporting a 20% jump in demand from customers.
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NewsMorrisons to introduce âflashing labelsâ to help customers find products
Morrisons is set to introduce a âblinking lightâ feature to its electronic shelf edge labels to make it easier for customers to find products they are looking for, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâRetailâs AI opportunity is not task automation but task eliminationâ
AI brings retailers a chance to rethink how work gets done rather than seeking incremental gains, maintains AlixPartnersâ Brian Kalms
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NewsThe Entertainer launches digital partnership with THG Commerce
Toy specialist The Entertainer has today (September 16) announced it has appointed THG Commerce as its new digital commerce partner.
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NewsGreggs opens first supermarket âBitesize Greggsâ with Tesco
Food-to-go giant Greggs has opened its first smaller shops âBitesize Greggsâ format in a supermarket.