All Retail Week articles in May 2025 – Page 2
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Innovation of the WeekKorean retailer Matin Kim deploys in-store holograms
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Opinion‘Hoping for a retail leadership role? Here are some things you should know’
To understand the DNA of a successful chief executive it pays to listen to a wide range of voices, and getting to the top today takes more than personal ambition. Headhunter Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott shares some observations for those keen to make the grade
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NewsWHSmith buyer restricted from immediate store closures
The new owner of WHSmith’s high street stores cannot initiate widespread closures for at least 12 months, despite planning rapid restructuring at its other retail properties.
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NewsCo-op cyber attack more extensive than initially reported
The cyber attack against Co-op is significantly more severe than the company first acknowledged.
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NewsM&S meal deal offers impacted amid ongoing cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has had meal deal offers impacted by availability issues as the company continues to struggle with the effects of a serious cyber attack.
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NewsJohn Lewis to end lifetime staff perks as early retirement surges
John Lewis plans to eliminate lifetime perks for long-serving staff who leave the partnership, as Britain experiences a surge in early retirement.
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NewsFormer Laura Ashley CEO joins Dunelm as non-exec
Former chief executive of Laura Ashley, Katharine Poulter, has joined Dunelm as a non-executive director.
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Retail VoicePutting profit over people could cost the retail industry more
A perfect storm of economic turbulence, job security fears and mounting work pressures are hitting retail colleagues like never before, says the Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter
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NewsZalando maintains guidance following surge in first quarter profits and sales
Online fashion giant Zalando has maintained its full year guidance despite ongoing turbulence within the “geopolitical and macroeconomic environment” as first quarter profits and sales surged.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop freezes prices of hundreds of ‘bestsellers’ until 2026
The Perfume Shop has committed to holding firm on the prices of hundreds of its “bestselling” products until 2026 as it extends its price promise for the third year running.
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NewsSkechers to be taken private in bumper buyout deal
Footwear retailer Skechers is set to be taken private as it agrees acquistion by private equity investment firm 3G Capital.
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NewsSeasalt launches new points-based loyalty scheme
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has announced the launch of its new loyalty scheme, Seasalt Rewards.
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NewsAsda poaches Morrisons executive as new customer officer
Asda has announced former Morrisons’ marketing director Rachel Eyre as its new chief customer officer.
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NewsCard Factory sales and profits surge thanks to store expansion and growing proposition
Cards and gifts specialist Card Factory has “outperformed” the market as sales and profits for the full year surged thanks to growing store estate and product category evolution.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop drafts in former Poundland exec as new managing director
Discount retailer The Original Factory Shop has named a new managing director.
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NewsAmazon debuts robot with a ‘sense of touch’ using physical AI
Amazon has unveiled a new robot with a “sense of touch”, to perform complex tasks powered by physical AI.
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NewsTesco relaunches F&F online as demand for clothing ramps up
Tesco has relaunched its F&F clothing range online for the first time since 2018.
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DataData: Deliveroo buyout follows spike in rapid grocery delivery
As Deliveroo agrees a £2.9bn sale to US rival DoorDash, Retail Week looks at how fast the rapid delivery sector is growing, why it’s so popular in the UK and how national retailers are riding the wave.
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NewsCard Factory boss: American expansion represents ‘a £60bn opportunity for us’
Card Factory chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer says its expansion into the United States represents a potentially “£60bn opportunity for us”.
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NewsH&M Group invests in ecommerce firm Centra
The fashion retailer announced a strategic partnership with Centra, a Swedish ecommerce platform that specialises in direct-to-customer communication, B2B wholesale and omichannel commerce.