All Retail Week articles in March 2024 – Page 6
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NewsExclusive: More than half of shoppers think supermarket loyalty prices are a scam
The majority of the British public believes that supermarket loyalty prices are a scam and that original prices have been doctored to make discounts look better, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekFootwear brand Veja develops Made in Europe range
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Supplier InsightRevealed: Four ways retailers can reduce omnichannel friction
Simplifying sign-ins, prioritising privacy and delivering consistency can all help build consumer trust and have a knock-on positive impact on a retailer’s bottom line
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NewsSainsbury’s boss apologises after deliveries cancelled over tech issues
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has been forced to apologise to customers after the supermarket giant had to cancel thousands of online deliveries due to technical issues.
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NewsCurrys ups profit guidance after potential bidders walk away
Currys has upped its full-year profit guidance after it confirmed reports that both JD.com and Elliott Advisors had walked away from making potential bids to buy the retailer.
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NewsAmazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
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AnalysisWhere does the collapse of bid interest leave Currys?
Currys today banished any disappointment at the collapse of bid interest by raising profit forecasts for the second time this year. As talk of a potential sale cools, what next for the electricals giant?
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GalleryInside Liberty’s ‘first of its kind’ fragrance lounge
Luxury department store Liberty has opened doors to a “first-of-its-kind fragrance destination” in the heart of London.
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AnalysisWhat are Next, JD Sports, Boots and BP doing to future-proof their supply chains?
Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2025 report, the fifth annual instalment since 2019, is out now. Offering a blueprint for operational success, the report explores how retailers from across the globe are building resilience.
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NewsAsda confirms staff pay rise and new benefits
Asda has confirmed its latest pay rise for retail staff, as well as the launch of two new employee benefits, as it becomes the “highest-paying traditional supermarket”.
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NewsPrimark starts sealing shopping bags in latest bid to crack down on crime
Fashion giant Primark has started sealing up its shopping bags with blue “sold” stickers in some stores in a bid to crack down on shoplifting.
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NewsDFS issues profit warning as ‘weaker market demand’ takes toll
Sofa giant DFS has lowered its revenue and profit guidance for the full year as “weaker market demand” takes its toll.
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NewsWickes hails ‘robust’ year and new Solar Fast acquisition
Wickes has hailed a “robust” full-year performance, with profit before tax landing ahead of expectations. It also announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Solar Fast.
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NewsExclusive: Boots rolls out Klarna payments on app and website
Health and beauty giant Boots has rolled out the use of Klarna payments from today, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAlibaba-owned marketplace launches livestream shopping in the UK
Alibaba-owned fashion and lifestyle online marketplace AliExpress has made its livestream shopping debut in the UK. Livestream shopping is predicted to account for up to 20% of all UK ecommerce sales by 2026.
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InterviewQ&A: Spoke founder Ben Farren on the importance of the right fit
As menswear retailer Spoke continues to prioritise making clothes “built for fit with real craftsmanship”, founder and chief executive Ben Farren talks to Retail Week about how he turned his tailoring travails into a booming brand.
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NewsMatches suppliers left up in the air after collapse into administration
Matches suppliers have reportedly been left in the lurch after the retailer collapsed into administration earlier this month.
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NewsExclusive: Future Stores lands on Oxford Street with debut flagship
Immersive retail start-up Future Stores has secured new premises on Oxford Street for its first flagship, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTed Baker heads into administration putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Fashion retailer Ted Baker is poised to collapse into administration, putting 86 stores and hundreds of jobs at risk.