All articles by Megan Robinson
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NewsFrasers CFO urges ASA to change âunlawful barriersâ to price competition
Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has written to the chair and chief executive of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) urging the firm to rethink its approach to recommended retail prices (RRPs).
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NewsJohn Lewis opens online Christmas shop as early festive planning surges
John Lewis has opened its online Christmas shop more than 100 days before the big day, after recording a rise in early festive planning.
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NewsOner Active appoints first ever chief financial officer
Womenâs activewear brand Oner Active has appointed its first ever chief financial officer.
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InterviewMarketing: How Superdrug captures new customers working with Sampl
âSampling is probably one of the oldest forms of marketing, but it didnât evolve for many years,â Samplâs chief marketing officer, Adam Wright, told Retail Week.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Meadowhall centreâs AI shopping style suite
Sheffieldâs Meadowhall shopping centre introduced its AI style suite in June with the aim of providing personalised colour analysis for customers.
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NewsSheffieldâs Meadowhall sees footfall and sales uplift after introducing AI style suite
The Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield has seen an uplift in both sales and footfall in the two months since it launched its AI style suite, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Asda expands partnerships for both grocery and fashion, Dunelm and Google Cloud launch an AI assistant, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Weekâs round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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Tech & Digital Briefing: How AI is being used across human resources, and which AI companies rank high for trust?
I really enjoy writing about AI and the impact it is having on the retail industry and consumers. Itâs now a part of everyday life; itâs constantly in the headlines (for both good and bad reasons), and itâs always evolving. This time I wanted to highlight the use of AI ...
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InterviewQ&A: WorkJam MD on âhow to do more for lessâ with supporting tech
WorkJamâs managing director of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mark Williams, spoke to Retail Week about how technology can help with frontline operations and how to be more productive on the shop floor.
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FeatureHuman resources â How AI has transformed retail work
AI is now well and truly embedded into the way businesses operate, with the use of generative, agentic and AI assistants growing at pace â and human resources is a department where interest is growing.
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InterviewQ&A: THG Ingenuity CTO on Google partnership and preparing retailers for peak
Itâs been a busy time for THG Ingenuity following its demerger from THG Plc last year.
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NewsKurt Geiger launches free digital programme for young creatives
Luxury brand Kurt Geiger has launched a digital learning programme for creatives, making it free and accessible to everyone.
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NewsCotton Traders reports revenue and profit growth despite challenging environment
Cotton Traders has reported an increase and revenue profit across all areas of the business.
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NewsMajority of Brits see Saturday jobs as vital for young people
Around 80% of Brits believe Saturday jobs are an important pathway for getting young people into work, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the BRC
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Tech & Digital Briefing: Facial recognition controversy ramps up; eBay makes strides in live shopping; and more
Live facial recognition cameras are set to be used on Londonâs Oxford Street in the near future, making it one of the first areas in the UK to have the tech as permanent infrastructure. A Guardian article said cameras could be attached to structures such as lamp posts rather than ...
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NewsAldi boss defends government probe into supermarket pricing
Aldi UK boss Giles Hurley has defended the governmentâs decision to look into supermarket pricing, adding it has a âright to reviewâ pricing strategies as customers face increasing cost pressures.
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NewsThe Worksâ investor encourages shareholders to vote in new director
The Worksâ third-biggest shareholder has encouraged shareholders to vote for a new director at its AGM, after the board recommended a vote against.
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NewsPrime minister urged to bring business rates relief to bookshops
Prime minister Andy Burnham has been asked to cut business rates for the UKâs small and independent bookshops in an effort to help the high street.
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InterviewQ&A: Infobip retail specialist discusses why effective communication with consumers builds trust and loyalty
Infobip retail specialist Kim Johal spoke to Retail Week about effective communications, agentic AI, fraudulent messages, and loyalty.
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AnalysisWhy eBay is setting its sights on live shopping as a growth lever
This year has certainly been one to remember for the 30-year old eBay. In February, it was revealed that eBay would purchase secondhand fashion platform Depop for $1.2bn, but the acquisition was only completed at the end of July after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal the green light.