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NewsDusk outperforms subdued homewares market as revenues surge
Pureplay homewares retailer Dusk says it has continued to outperform the market, with sales surging in the first half of the financial year.
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NewsToys 36% cheaper than in 1996, even as other retail prices have doubled
Santa isn’t any worse off on his toy bill than he was in the 90s, despite the price of Christmas dinner and other retail categories more than doubling since then, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryDeMellier unveils first-ever store in London’s Sloane Square
Luxury handbag brand DeMellier unveiled its first flagship store at 35-27 Sloane Square in London over the weekend
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NewsAsos appoints AI and creative studios director
Asos has poached Tommy Hilfiger’s vice president of global brand transformation Nick Goodchild to be its new AI and creative studios director.
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GalleryGallery: Bershka launches club-inspired pop-up in Shoreditch
Bershka has opened a new club-inspired pop-up in Shoreditch to showcase its latest Bershka Series party collection
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils star-studded Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with some of Britain’s most familiar faces, including singer Gabriele as well as actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne, to launch its 2026 Christmas campaign, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWayfair and Appliances Direct fined over fake time-limited deals
Online homeware retailer Wayfair and electricals retailer Appliances Direct have been fined a combined £6m by the Competition and Markets Authority for misleading sales tactics, including time-limited offers that did not end when they said they would.
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NewsHMRC raids Moda In Pelle head office as part of tax probe
HM Revenue & Customs has raided the head office of troubled footwear retailer Moda in Pelle as part of its ongoing investigation, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed to Retail Week.
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NewsGordon Brothers signs new licensing partner for Radley
Gordon Brothers has appointed Lloyd Baker Leather as its first licensing partner for Radley.
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NewsFreemans unveils new online brand platform
Digital department store Freemans has unveiled a new brand platform aimed at attracting female shoppers over 40.
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InterviewShop-in-shops and Grogu cafés: Disney’s next moves in retail theatre
Disney Consumer Products director of UK&I retail and EMEA ecommerce Ollie Pryor speaks to Retail Week about in-store theatre, Christmas activations, and how their approach with retailers has refined over the years.
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DataRanking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK
The latest Kantar Brandz ranking values the country’s top grocer at $10.1bn (£7.6bn), making it the most valuable retail brand in the UK and eighth most valuable brand overall.
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Chart of the WeekReviews gain weight in AI search closer to purchase, Trustpilot data shows
Customer reviews carry more weight in what AI assistants tell shoppers the closer they get to buying, according to two studies commissioned by Trustpilot.
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FeatureGEO: How can fashion retailers make it onto AI’s runway?
Whether using generic generative AI tools, AI-enabled Google searches or even retailers’ own assistants, consumers today are using the technology to commandeer increasingly precise clothing searches.
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AnalysisHow Zalando’s tech spin-offs are powering the wider retail sector
The European fashion powerhouse has helped Next grow its international sales by double digits. Its increasing portfolio of spin-off firms is helping other retailers with less tech expertise navigate logistics and AI.
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InterviewAI marketing: How Dermalogica strengthened customer relationships through Klaviyo
In today’s retail climate, there are endless options for shoppers to discover, browse and buy from. The competition is fierce, and with clever new technologies making it easier for some brands to stand out more than others, retailers need to do more to ensure loyalty and a strong customer relationship.
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NewsDr Martens refreshes brand identity with new website and plots store rollout
Dr Martens has unveiled a new global brand platform, ‘With Bouncing Soles’, and is plotting new concept stores.
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InterviewJade Holland Cooper on turning likes into a multimillion-pound brand
Jade Holland Cooper is part of a new breed of fashion entrepreneurs, whose luxury lifestyle brand has rocketed as she grows a community on Instagram.
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NewsHalfords pushes services credentials with new brand positioning
Halfords has unveiled a new brand stance as it seeks to position itself as a “broader motoring services and solutions provider” in a changing market.
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InterviewBrand tracking: How Suri keeps an eye on brand health in real time
Tracksuit works with retailers like The Real Real and Air Up and was recommended to Retail Week by Suri.