All Retail Week articles in May 2023 – Page 9
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GalleryStore gallery: Marks & Spencer unveils ‘bigger, better’ branch in former Debenhams
Marks & Spencer has opened the doors of its latest full-line store, at the White Rose centre in Leeds – the city in which the business began as a market stall in 1884.
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NewsRevolution Beauty investigation reveals ‘unacceptable’ business practices
Revolution Beauty’s audit has revealed several “unacceptable” business practices that it has vowed to never repeat.
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NewsAsos refinances and seeks £75m from investors
Asos is looking to raise £75m in cash from shareholders and it has refinanced in an attempt to strengthen its balance sheet.
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NewsAsda to finalise £10bn merger with petrol stations group EG
The owners of Asda and petrol stations giant EG Group are set to finalise a £10bn merger of their operations, according to reports.
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DataUK retail sales return to growth in April despite inflation
Despite pressure from inflation, UK retail sales rebounded in April, according to the ONS.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Stamford Street value range rebrand
Sainsbury’s announced today that it has rebranded its value range to the new name Stamford Street.
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NewsMajestic relaunches subscription service to help customers with cost-of-living crisis
Majestic Wine has relaunched its Lock It In subscription proposition for customers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsMango ramps up UK expansion plans with 13 new stores this year
Mango is continuing its expansion plans in the UK and expects to open 13 new stores this year.
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NewsSuperdrug slashes prices on own-brand suncare range
Superdrug has reduced the price of its own-brand suncare Solait by 20% as it “recognises sun protection as a healthcare essential and not a beauty product”.
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NewsExclusive: Matalan names chief trading officer in newly created role
Matalan has appointed Ben Smith to the newly created role of chief trading officer with immediate effect as the retailer embarks on a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Zara unveils upgraded Westfield Stratford City store
Fashion powerhouse Zara has opened an extended branch in London’s Westfield Stratford City, which includes an automated collection point operated by a robotic arm among its new technology features, as the retailer seeks to create an ever more seamless omnichannel experience.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Lululemon supports female athletes with Further research initiative
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisExclusive survey: How much do customers trust you with their data?
We asked consumer research agency Walnut to quiz more than 2,000 shoppers across the UK about how much they trust the nations’ supermarkets with their data – and the results are in
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NewsAsda says £2bn EG Group acquisition will create ‘new value-led consumer champion’
Asda has confirmed the acquisition of EG Group’s UK and Ireland operations for £2.27bn and said the move will create a “new value-led consumer champion”.
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NewsFood inflation eases but prices still lingering at near record highs
Food inflation in the UK slowed from April’s record-breaking rise – but was still up by more than 15% year on year in May.
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GalleryStore gallery: Flannels stages ‘one-of-a-kind’ Beyoncé pop-up shop
High-end fashion retailer Flannels has opened the doors to its “one-of-a-kind” retail concept and exhibition The Renaissance Flagship on Oxford Street, celebrating pop icon Beyoncé’s current world tour.
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AnalysisFanatics boss outlines goal-scoring tactics in Europe having conquered the US
Fanatics is a celebrated name among sports fans around the world. Licensed merchandise, collectibles, betting and online gaming – the business does it all, with a reach of 100 million global sports fans in more than 180 countries
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NewsLululemon sales soar in ‘solid start to the year’
Lululemon has reported a net revenue increase of 24% to $2bn (£1.6bn) as shoppers snapped up its high-end yoga gear and activewear.
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Retail VoiceFour next-gen CX lessons learned by industry leaders
Did Covid kill in-store retail? Informatica’s Tim Davies investigates how retailers can deliver a first-class customer experience post-pandemic
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Retail VoiceShould more retailers start charging for returns?
Zara, Boohoo and New Look made headlines when they started charging customers for returns, but this isn’t a decision to be taken lightly as James Hepher, lead consultant at Newton Europe, explains