All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 11
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InterviewQ&A: Virtualstock chief growth officer on staying digitally competitive
Speaking to Retail Week, Virtualstock chief growth officer Ed Bradley explored the ways retailers can grow their business effectively, including dropshipping and getting to grips with AI, and warned of the danger of falling behind if they can’t meet their customers’ needs
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AnalysisElephant: Oxford Street’s new flagship in the old House of Fraser
Once the thriving hub of London, Oxford Street suffered a decline over the pandemic as it became overrun with candy shops and derelict units.
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NewsTikTok Shop UK’s spring sale event delivers double-digit growth
TikTok Shop UK’s week-long spring sale event delivered double-digit sales growth compared with the same event last year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBodycare to open six UK stores in return to the high street
Embattled value beauty chain Bodycare is set to open six new stores in the UK as it returns to the high street following its rescue from administration in October 2025.
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NewsMorrisons slashes prices on thousands of products
Supermarket giant Morrisons is slashing the price on thousands of products across various ranges in April.
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NewsUK retail staff facing violent behaviour up 12% in a year
Retail staff experiencing violent behaviour in the UK saw double-digit growth last year, according to data from global retail crime intelligence company Auror.
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NewsSunny weather drives retail footfall over Easter weekend
Easter weekend delivered a boost for UK retail as shoppers took advantage of the sunny weather.
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FeatureMarketing: How AI has transformed advertising and brand storytelling
AI’s role in retail has long been a hidden one; tucked away in supply chains, quietly optimising operations. Now, it’s moving to the front of house, reshaping how retailers attract and keep customers.
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NewsBoots Opticians opens ‘cutting-edge’ premium store
Boots Opticians has opened a store in London designed for a luxury customer experience.
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NewsBoots to evolve Advantage Card scheme for better personalisation
Boots has further developed its Advantage Card loyalty scheme as customers demand more personalisation.
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NewsSainsbury’s to provide financial products to customers in partnership with NatWest
Sainsbury’s and NatWest have entered a partnership to bring a range of new financial products to customers, following NatWest’s acquisition of Sainsbury’s Bank in 2025.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop gender pay gap report shows ‘continued progress’ and growing female leadership
The Perfume Shop has unveiled its latest gender pay gap report, showing “continued progress” towards pay equity and a growing number of women in leadership roles.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Waitrose leverages AI for delivery, Sephora launches app on ChatGPT, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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NewsBoots overhauls baby food range to meet new government standards
Boots is transforming its baby food range to help families to make healthier choices, in line with new government guidelines.
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AnalysisCurrys: What does the future hold following Baldock’s exit?
In a surprise announcement last week, the Currys board revealed that its chief executive of eight years, Alex Baldock, has decided to leave the business to take on a new external position
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: Changes at the top; Asos aims to impress with new app features
I can’t start this week’s briefing without addressing the leadership changes occurring in retail of late. There have been changes at the top for N Brown and Holland & Barrett, but perhaps most shockingly, the two updates to the City were that Co-op boss Shirine Khoury-Haq is leaving the business ...
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InterviewQ&A: Kallikor CEO on the importance of testing supply chain scenarios
Amid yet more international supply chain disruption, we spoke to Kallikor founder and chief executive Jonathan Barrett about the importance of retailers experimenting with their supply chains, how to best prepare for a crisis, and what digital twins can offer.
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NewsSuperdrug and Savers appoint new supply chain director
AS Watson has promoted from within to appoint a new supply chain director for Superdrug and Savers.
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NewsTHG returns to profit with a record half-year performance
THG has returned to profit following a loss last year, seeing a record half-year performance.
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NewsH&M sales fall flat but spring shows positive signs
Fashion retailer H&M has recorded flat sales but says spring is contributing to a “positive sales trend”.