All Retail Week articles in January 2024
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisAs a potential CVA or deal to go private looms, what does the future hold for Superdry?
As speculation swirls around a potential CVA or a deal to take the business private, Retail Week explores what’s next for Superdry and whether a turnaround is really on the cards.
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Analysis‘Mad genius’: What Morrisons’ Baitiéh revealed during first public appearance as CEO
As Rami Baitiéh makes his first appearance since taking over as the boss of Morrisons, what do his first public words as chief executive reveal about him as a leader?
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NewsTOFS picks managing director for new chief executive
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has appointed joint managing director Ian Williams as its new chief executive.
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NewsIkea sales boosted by soaring click-and-collect orders
Ikea has posted a full-year sales uplift as online sales and click-and-collect orders soar.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘momentous’ retail media network for convenience
The Co-op has launched its own retail media network, making it the first in the UK in the convenience sector.
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NewsSweaty Betty names former international hockey player as CMO
Sweaty Betty has appointed former England and Great Britain hockey player Kerry Williams as its new chief marketing officer as the retailer heads into “a time of immense transformation”.
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NewsExclusive: Suit Direct eyes new store locations across the UK
Menswear fashion retailer Suit Direct is eyeing new UK locations as part of its expansion strategy in a bid to broaden its presence on the high street.
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NewsJollyes lands record-breaking Christmas as sales 'continue to fly'
Jollyes saw like-for-like sales spike in the crucial Christmas trading period, as shoppers chose to treat their pets despite financial pressures.
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NewsMorrisons profits jump as it delivers sixth consecutive quarter of growth
Supermarket giant Morrisons has reported a jump in profits as it delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of like-for-like improvement.
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NewsH&M names new chief executive and updates on performance
Fashion giant H&M has appointed a new chief executive and reported on its most recent full-year performance.
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NewsJohn Lewis to return to profit this year, chair Sharon White reveals
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White has said that the retailer will return to profit this year.
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NewsBoots rolls out NHS Pharmacy First in major change to patient care
Boots has launched the NHS Pharmacy First service across all its stores in England as it undergoes “one of the most significant changes” in its 175-year history.
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NewsExclusive: The Body Shop sells parts of Europe and Asia business
The Body Shop will be selling “most of its business in mainland Europe and in parts of Asia” as it transforms under the new ownership of private equity firm Aurelius, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCompetition watchdog investigates supermarket loyalty schemes
The Competition and Markets Authority has started a probe into grocers’ loyalty pricing schemes as part of its work to address cost-of-living pressures in food retail.
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Opinion‘The Tories have a major problem with business and Walker’s defection proves it’
The Iceland boss’ damning indictment of the Conservatives and endorsement of Labour may be polarising in and of themselves, but it highlights the depth of the government’s business troubles as it limps into an election year.
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NewsPoundland promises third-party deals in new general merchandise ranges
Poundland is looking to add new general merchandise ranges “much more regularly” as it continues its transformation.
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NewsMorrisons takes stake in MFG as it offloads petrol stations
Morrisons and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) have entered an agreement whereby the former will take a £2.5bn minor stake and the latter will acquire 337 of the grocer’s petrol stations.
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NewsWorkers turn to packed lunches as grocery inflation remains high
While the Red Sea shipping crisis and its effect on global supply chains continue to dominate headlines, stubbornly high grocery inflation dominates customers’ agendas.
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NewsPoundland to give 850 stores biggest ever merchandise makeover
Poundland is to start transforming its stores to include its “biggest makeover in general merchandise” in the company’s history.
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NewsSecret Sales names new chief technology officer
Secret Sales has named Anthony Farrow as its new chief technology officer as part of the marketplace’s bid to narrow its focus amid its ongoing expansion strategy.