All Retail Week articles in July 2023
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisExclusive survey: 75% of consumers believe supermarkets profiteering
Despite the protestations of the big supermarkets about falling profits and investment in price, our new consumer survey shows that shoppers feel grocers are profiteering during this ongoing period of high inflation
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Amazon goes local for same-day delivery and returns
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Retail VoiceThe retail industry’s escalating wellbeing crisis
Retailers need to understand how their people are really feeling to create happier and healthier workforces, says Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsTesco appoints City veteran to replace John Allan as chair
The UK’s largest grocer Tesco has hired Burberry chair Gerry Murphy to replace John Allan, who stepped down from the retailer after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
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NewsMulberry rebuffs Sports Direct Ashley’s boardroom bid
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a bid from Mike Ashley to join its board of directors, as the former Frasers chief executive continues to hoover up stakes in various retailers.
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NewsM&S teams up with eBay and Oxfam to sell secondhand school uniforms
Marks & Spencer has launched a tie-up with online marketplace eBay and anti-poverty charity Oxfam to sell second-hand school uniforms.
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GalleryStore gallery: Burberry reopens London flagship on New Bond Street
British luxury fashion house Burberry has reopened the doors to its London flagship store on New Bond Street, claiming it “reinforces Burberry’s position as the modern British luxury brand”
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NewsJD Sports signs first franchise deal to expand in the Middle East
JD Sports has announced its first franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG as it looks to open new doors for business in the Middle East.
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GalleryIn pictures: Borough Yards shopping district opens to public
Central London’s newest retail, food and creative district Borough Yards has completed the next phase of its project with the arrival of 12 new stores and an extended pedestrian zone.
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NewsSuperdrug names new cost-of-living ambassador
Superdrug has announced TV presenter Chloe Carmichael will be its new cost-of-living ambassador as part of its “ongoing commitment to supporting shoppers”.
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NewsKlarna and Stellar Global launch virtual shopping solution
Klarna has partnered with retail experience agency Stellar Global to deliver a virtual shopping solution for ecommerce brands.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales increase driven by ‘return to volume growth’
Sainsbury’s has reported a rise in sales, which it says was driven by a “return to volume growth” over the multiple bank holidays in April and May.
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NewsMango invests in Union Avatars to drive technology focus
Mango has invested in digital identity and virtual avatar creation platform Union Avatars as it continues “strengthening its commitment to technology” through its Mango StartUp Studio business accelerator programme.
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NewsMorrisons closes Bradford packing plant putting 450 jobs at risk
Morrisons plans to close a packing plant in its home city of Bradford as part of cost-cutting measures, putting 450 jobs at risk.
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InterviewInterview: AllSaints boss Peter Wood has finally found the meaning of cool
AllSaints CEO Peter Wood talks to Retail Week about the secrets of fashion success, thriving as a British brand overseas and his IPO dreams
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NewsAO swings back into black as profit focus pays off
Electricals specialist AO World has returned to profit after a year of business simplification and refocus.
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NewsQuiz reports ‘strong recovery’ as profits and sales climb
Fashion retailer Quiz has posted increased earnings and revenue, helped by higher full-price sales and cost savings.
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NewsTopps Tiles delivers ‘robust’ trading as quarterly sales rise
Topps Tiles has reported “strong” trading in its third quarter and expects interim profits to rise.
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NewsTikTok opens first pop-up shop on Oxford Street
TikTok has opened its first pop-up shop on London’s Oxford Street to showcase the range of brands and creators selling on the platform
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NewsExclusive: Outfittery launches in the UK
German personal shopping service Outfittery has launched an online store in the UK, Retail Week can reveal.