All Retail Week articles in May 2024 – Page 2
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Opinion‘Can Co-op Live ever make sweet music after bum note launch?’
With Co-op Live’s planned grand opening becoming something of a PR disaster, George MacDonald wonders if things can be turned around
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NewsLondon Marathon helps boost April retail footfall
Retail footfall in April saw a monthly rise of 1.2% across all destinations as shoppers made their way to high streets, battling bad weather conditions and rail strike disruptions.
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NewsExclusive: Suit Direct secures Westfield premises for new flagship
Menswear retailer Suit Direct has secured a store at Westfield Stratford City for its newest flagship, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco appoints former Amazon and Pinterest executives
Tesco has hired two former Amazon and Pinterest executives to strengthen its retail media offering as demand in the sector increases.
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NewsMango targets 20 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced it will bolster its UK store portfolio with more than 20 new openings this year.
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GalleryEE opens new experience store in Bristol
EE has opened its newest experience store in Bristol showcasing the latest in connected technology as well as different zones for shoppers to explore.
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NewsAsda slashes prices on over 100 products worth £70m
Asda has announced a new round of price cuts on 126 essential items worth £70m as part of its strategy to reduce the price of shopping for customers.
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NewsApple profits and revenue decline as demand for iPhone weakens
Apple has posted a decline in profits and revenue as sales of products, in particular iPhones, dropped.
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NewsAsda delays debt until next decade as it completes £3bn refinancing deal
Asda has completed a refinancing of £3.2bn of its debt, which the supermarket said will push the “majority of its maturities into the next decade”.
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NewsThe White Company credits ‘strong store performance’ for sales boost
The White Company has said its latest sales performance was driven by a “strong performance” from its stores as customers returned to the high street.
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NewsTala expands into physical retail with debut partnership with Selfridges
Athleisurewear brand Tala has announced its first physical retail partnership with luxury department store Selfridges in “an exciting new chapter” for the brand.
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AnalysisHow Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart trials ecommerce in the metaverse on Roblox
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsRetail sales fall in April in ‘depressing start to spring’
UK retail sales took a dip in April as “dismal weather and disappointing sales led to a depressing start to spring for retailers”, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisWhen counterfeits got cool: how can retail tackle the rise of the dupe?
If cheap imitations have grown cooler than the real thing, what does that mean for retailers who have built their business off the original? How much damage could this do? And what steps can they take to combat the trend?
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NewsZalando holds firm on guidance as profits improve
Online fashion giant Zalando has confirmed its full-year guidance for 2024 after delivering growth and “improved” profitability during the first quarter.
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NewsWaitrose under fire for reduced redundancy payouts
Waitrose has been accused of forcing reduced redundancy payouts on some of its warehouse staff who were at risk of losing their jobs.
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NewsCastore acquires clothing supplier Infinity Inc
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has today announced its acquisition of Leeds-based clothing supplier Infinity Inc.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts strong sales in ‘record-breaking year’
The Fragrance Shop has reported a “record-breaking year” as like-for-like sales increased 6.1% in the full year ending April 1.
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NewsCarpetright to slash 70 jobs at Essex HQ
Flooring retailer Carpetright is axing around 70 jobs at its headquarters, equating to more than 25% of head office staff.