All Retail Week articles in May 2024 – Page 2
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News
Marks & Spencer names new chief financial officer
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new chief financial officer whose experience includes transformation
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Interview
Q&A: Disney Home boss on retail team-ups and the 'kidult' consumer
Retail Week caught up with Disney’s VP fashion and home Sonia Samra to talk about what’s driving demand, how Disney partners with retailers and which characters will be on the next bestselling collections.
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News
Greetings card retailers demand reforms after Royal Mail takeover
The Greetings Card Association (GCA), which represents more than 500 businesses, has called for longer-term reforms to Royal Mail when the postal service goes private under new owners.
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News
Exclusive: Pets at Home to open more city stores and 'unleash' AI
Pets at Home plans to open more of its smaller-format pet care centres in underserved areas, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Pets at Home holds firm on guidance despite decline in profits
Pets at Home has reported a drop in profits for the full financial year but has maintained its guidance after a “pivotal year” of progress at the retailer.
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ScS chief executive to stand down
The boss of furniture specialist ScS, who oversaw an almost £100m takeover at the end of last year, is set to exit the business.
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Opinion
‘Lack of product availability is a real and present danger to delivering sales growth’
Addressing availability is a big – and pressing – retail opportunity, maintains Matt Coode
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Retail Voice
Customer reviews reveal how to be a five-star retailer
A simple omnichannel experience is key in today’s retail world if you are to get flawless feedback from shoppers. HomeByMe’s Daniel O’Meara lets you in on the secrets of securing a five-star review
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Analysis
Gu: What you need to know about Uniqlo’s trendy sister brand
While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’
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News
Abandoned online baskets are costing retailers billions in sales
Customers who are abandoning online shopping baskets at the checkout are costing retailers billions of pounds worth of potential sales.
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News
Boohoo U-turns on executive bonuses after shareholder backlash
Boohoo has backtracked on plans to pay bonuses to its senior executive team after significant backlash from shareholders.
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Marks & Spencer to invest £30m in new and revamped stores
Marks & Spencer is to invest £30m in modernising existing stores and opening new ones.
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Labour says it is ‘the natural partner of business’ as more bosses back party
In her first major speech of the election campaign, the shadow chancellor described Labour as “the natural partner of business”.
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JD Sports results delayed after reduced profit expectation
JD Sports has put its results on hold, but the sportswear retailer expects to meet its reduced profit guidance.
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Boots launches new emissions initiative
Boots has launched a new initiative to help its suppliers achieve net zero in its latest push for sustainability.
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News
Poundland launches ‘unbeatable’ value meal deal
Poundland has introduced a new in-store meal deal selection, which it says is “unbeatable” on price.
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Amazon to kick off third sustainability accelerator for start-ups
Amazon is launching the third edition of its sustainability accelerator for start-ups to pilot their technology and grow their business.
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News
Ted Baker conflict of interest case settled
Ted Baker’s largest lender has fallen out with Teneo, the chain’s administrator, over a conflict of interest, The Times reported.
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News
THG locks horns with its Australian distributor in court
THG continues its fight with Australian distributor, Nutrition Depot, over unpaid bills, The Telegraph reported.
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News
Boohoo faces shareholder revolt after loss-making bosses rewarded bonuses
The pureplay fashion retailer is facing a revolt from shareholders after its senior executive team was rewarded with bonuses despite the business raking up a loss of nearly £160m, The Times reported.