All Retail Week articles in May 2024 – Page 5
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News
The Works anticipates return to growth as it reports flat sales and revenue
The Works has said it expects to see a “return to profit growth” in the next financial year as it records flat revenue and sales.
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PrettyLittleThing under fire again for ‘misleading’ ads
Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittleThing (PLT) is under fire for breaching advertising rules after allegations of “misleading” ads being released during a Black Friday social media campaign last year.
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Analysis
How retailers are shifting their AI focus in-store
Today, increasing numbers of retailers are implementing AI on the shop floor. Retail Week considers the impact of in-store AI on customers and employees alike and asks whether it is, in fact, the best way forward.
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Exclusive: Halfords chief operating officer to depart
Halfords chief operating officer Rob Keates is set to depart after four years at the motor specialist, Retail Week can reveal.
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Shein seeks out Sajid Javid for new role ahead of London IPO
Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached to join fast-fashion giant Shein ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing.
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Analysis
Live shopping: When should retailers brave its murky waters?
Despite being one of the most promising new commerce channels, livestream shopping has had a lukewarm reception from established retailers in the UK. Retail Week explores whether the phenomenon will take off here and how retailers can tell if it’s the right time to get involved
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Morrisons slashes and locks prices on over 400 products
Morrisons has slashed prices on more than 400 food and household products, and committed to lock those prices in for at least the next eight weeks.
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British Land sells stake in Meadowhall shopping centre for £360m
British Land has announced the sale of its 50% stake in Meadowhall, as it continues to focus on retail parks and reduce its exposure to more traditional shopping centres.
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M&S forced to apologise after website and app go down
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to apologise to customers after its website and app both went down at the weekend.
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French conglomerate sues Morrisons over £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal
French giant Bouygues is taking legal action against Morrisons over its £2.5bn petrol forecourts deal over the rights to operate electric vehicle chargers.
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Exclusive: New Look to invest millions in Manchester stores
New Look is investing a total of £3.3m into upgrading and improving its store estate across Greater Manchester, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the Week
eBay promotes circular fashion with new ‘resell on eBay’ feature
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Interview
Westfield’s leasing director on physical retail being ‘back with a bang’
As footfall inches up to pre-pandemic levels, Retail Week sits down with Kate Orwin, leasing director at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, to find out what’s in store for some of the biggest shopping centres in the country
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Asda sales jump as owner Mohsin Issa hails ‘good progress’
Asda has announced an increase in total ex-fuel and like-for-like sales as owner Mohsin Issa said the supermarket made “good progress” in the quarter.
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The Body Shop administrators to launch auction for the chain
The Body Shop administrators are set to launch an auction of the struggling beauty chain after plans for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) failed, Sky News has reported.
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Walmart ups guidance as sales rise in first quarter
US retail giant Walmart has posted a sales increase for the first quarter and upped its guidance as it continues to win over upper-income consumers.
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Sainsbury’s unveils Microsoft partnership to boost AI capabilities
Sainsbury’s has announced a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, which will see the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities drive the grocer’s strategy.
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Asos joins forces with Reliance to disrupt Indian market
Asos has announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, to bring Asos own brands to the Indian market.
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Analysis
How winners are standing out from losers in troubled luxury market
As luxury fashion retailers experience a slowdown in demand, Retail Week looks at some of the struggles facing the market and asks whether brands are right to remain optimistic
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Boots CEO endorses Labour Party
Boots chief executive Seb James has endorsed the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer’s focus on the importance of looking after the high street.