All Retail Week articles in March 2023 – Page 7
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NewsSuperdry sells Asia-Pacific IP for $50m in growth push
Superdry has sold its Asia-Pacific intellectual property assets with the hopes of expanding its global reach while generating much-needed cash.
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NewseBay names new UK boss as Lambell takes global role
eBay has promoted Eve Williams from chief marketing officer to vice-president, general manager of its UK business.
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NewsSurprise inflation jump puts further squeeze on UK consumers
The overall inflation index soared to 10.4% in February compared with 10.1% in January, according to the latest ONS Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures.
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NewsPrimark to open four new Tasty by Greggs cafes
Primark has extended its partnership with Greggs as it unveils the opening of four new in-store cafes in a bid to boost the customer experience.
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NewsAmazon strikes to continue as workers dismiss pay offer ‘insult’
Amazon workers in the UK are due to take further strike action after the ecommerce giant offered a 50p-an-hour increase in base pay for warehouse workers.
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GalleryStore gallery: First look at Sports Direct’s latest Manchester flagship
Sports Direct is opening the doors to its third and newest flagship store in the country in Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre.
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NewsWickes posts profit fall despite achieving ‘record sales’
Wickes has posted a drop in profits for the full financial year despite achieving “record sales”, which it attributes to its “market-leading value proposition”.
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NewsJoe Browns to create 200 new jobs as it ramps up UK store expansion
Joe Browns has ramped up its expansion plans and confirmed the opening of 10 new stores across the UK by the end of 2024, creating 200 new jobs.
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NewsTesco expands Whoosh rapid delivery to 1,000 stores
Tesco has expanded its Whoosh rapid delivery service to 1,000 stores, exceeding its rollout target by 25%.
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NewsExclusive: Snap launches new augmented reality tools for retailers
Snap has unveiled its Augmented Reality Enterprises Services (ARES), a collection of digital tools designed to help businesses integrate Snap’s AR technology into their ecommerce channels.
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NewsExclusive: Wickes boss ‘curious’ about high street DIY store concept
Wickes chief executive David Wood says he is “curious” about the idea of high street DIY shops, a concept currently being trialled by competitors B&Q and Ikea.
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NewsLevi’s trials AI-generated models to ‘increase diversity’
Fashion retailer Levi’s has announced it will trial the use of AI-generated models in a bid to “increase diversity of models that shoppers see”.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss White speaks out on stake sale speculation
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White has said she will always act “in the best interest of the partnership”.
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InterviewQ&A: Ikea exec talks new tech and how AR can transform the in-store experience
Ikea’s country marketing manager Helena Gouveia, along with immersive tech company Warpin CEO Emma Ridderstad and partner director Eva Kindlundh, speaks to Retail Week about the in-store augmented-reality partnership
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NewsAsos expands health and beauty offer with new ranges
Asos has expanded its Face + Body range, exceeding more than 200 brands by the end of May as “viral trends and products drive demand”.
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DataConsumer confidence inches up but ‘cost-of-living crisis remains stark reality’
UK consumer confidence has jumped by two points in the month of March, though the outlook remains gloomy.
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DataRetail sales rise by value but volume falls
Retail sales climbed by value but fell by volume in February, official data has shown.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Ikea’s latest small-format store
At just 764 sq ft, the Ikea Plan & Order Point store in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is one of the smallest locations the home and furniture giant has opened in the UK.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Three brands giving the value sector a run for its money
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s Disruptors series showcases the brands making waves in value and discount retail
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NewsIssa brothers eye £12bn merger of Asda and EG forecourt empire
The billionaire Issa brothers are reportedly racing to complete a merger of the Asda supermarket chain and their UK petrol stations in a bid to slash debt.