All Retail Week articles in June 2024 – Page 4
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NewsMiniso opens first blue store at Bluewater
Global lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its first blue retail store at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, showcasing a wide range of blind boxes, plushies, homewares and accessories.
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InterviewQ&A: Sports Direct managing director on retail’s summer of sport
Kicking off with the Euros this week, followed by Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics taking us to the end of July, this summer is packed with action for fans and retailers alike. Retail Week sat down with Sports Direct managing director Ger Wright to find out how one of the nation’s biggest sportswear retailers will be making the most of it
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NewsActivewear brand Alo Yoga opens second UK store
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to expand in the UK with a second store in London.
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NewsHolland & Barrett invests in AI to track footfall across stores
Holland & Barrett is investing in AI footfall analytics in its latest tech push to “gain valuable insights” into performance across more than 1,000 stores in the UK.
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NewsLib Dems pledge to replace business rates system in manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to replace the business rates system with a “commercial landowner levy” as part of their election manifesto.
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DataRanking: The top 10 celebrity fashion brands globally
With celebrity fashion brands on the rise, Retail Week looks at the top 10 businesses fronted by famous faces, according to the latest research
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NewsGreggs to open 'state-of-the-art' factory as it targets hundreds of new stores
Greggs is set to open a new logistics and manufacturing site in Derby as it sets out a target of having more than 3,000 stores across the country.
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NewsJack & Jones and Vero Moda owner joins forces with tech platform to boost loyalty
Danish fashion retailer Bestseller, which owns Jack & Jones, Vero Moda and Only, has announced a new partnership with Swedish technology platform Voyado in a bid to boost customer loyalty and personalisation.
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NewsB&M to open new store at Midlands shopping centre
B&M will open a new store at Derbion shopping centre in Derby, East Midlands, as the value variety retailer accelerates its store expansion rollout, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis appeals over controversial store redevelopment
The John Lewis Partnership is to launch a planning appeal in pursuit of a decision on proposals to redevelop a Waitrose store and build new homes.
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NewsMajor retail landlord calls for rates review by next government
British Land head of asset management for retail parks, Matt Reed, has told Retail Week more needs to be done to deal with business rates.
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AnalysisAsda: What the Issa brothers split means for the supermarket
As Mohsin and Zuber Issa part ways over Asda and TDR Capital becomes the majority shareholder, Retail Week looks at what this will mean for the grocer
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NewsSports Direct mugs are ‘here to stay’, says retailer
Sports Direct has no plans to phase out its famous supersized mugs despite being deep in its elevation strategy to widen the brand’s appeal with upmarket shoppers.
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NewsConservatives reintroduce Criminal Justice Bill reform in manifesto launch
The Conservatives have committed to reintroducing certain legislation that was interrupted by the dissolution of Parliament, including proposed changes to the Criminal Justice Bill.
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NewsSuperdry wins creditor backing for restructuring plan
Superdry creditors have voted in favour of its proposed restructuring plan, the fashion retailer has said.
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NewsFootball fever set to boost consumer spending
Football fever is set to boost consumer spending across all retail sectors, with grocery and electronics likely to be the big winners, according to the latest research by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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InterviewPhil Halliday: The MD moving HMV beyond nostalgia into modernity
HMV has experienced a real turnaround in recent years, best demonstrated by its celebrated return to Oxford Street. Retail Week speaks to managing director Phil Halliday about how it got there and what’s next for the iconic music retailer
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AnalysisThe path to purchase: key trends defining the consumer shopping journey
This deep dive is the first in our new ’Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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GalleryFirst look: Quiz opens doors to new ‘premium’ UK flagship
Fashion retailer Quiz has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in the Trafford Centre, Manchester.
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NewsFormer BHS directors to pay £18m in wrongful trading ruling
Two former directors of BHS have been ordered to pay at least £18m to creditors after being found liable for wrongful trading.