All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 11
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NewsWHSmith to open eight stores in one US airport
WHSmith is opening eight new stores across one US airport, as it continues to grow its travel estate internationally.
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NewsOcado Retail chief commercial officer steps down
Ocado Retail’s chief commercial officer has stepped down after less than two years in the role.
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Analysis‘Tackling Retail Crime Together’: the new government strategy to clamp down on crime
Retail crime has reached shocking levels and is getting worse with each passing year. Retail Week attended an event where the policing minister outlined the government’s plan for combatting crime
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NewsOliver Bonas to open its first ever outlet store
Oliver Bonas is opening its first outlet store at one of the UK’s most popular retail destinations.
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NewsPolicing minister vows to put more police on streets to tackle rising retail crime
The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire has said that the government wants to see more police across UK towns and high streets in a bid to tackle rising retail crime.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com director talks tariff troubles, new ventures, and AI tools
As tariffs continue to cause havoc to international trade, Alibaba.com is focusing on expanding its European growth and opening up its supply chain to more opportunities.
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NewsChancellor could raise business rates for department stores and supermarkets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to increase business rates for department stores and supermarkets in this year’s autumn Budget.
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NewsLouis Vuitton becomes latest retailer hit by cyber attack
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has revealed it has been targeted by a cyber attack.
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NewsRetail footfall expected to receive boost from summer events
UK retail footfall remained flat in June but a summer of events, warm weather and sports could give a boost to July.
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NewsSpace NK close to being acquired by US beauty chain
UK high street retailer Space NK is close to being sold to a US-listed beauty chain, more than a year after bankers were first hired to auction the chain.
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NewsAmazon Prime Day event set to bring in over £2bn in UK sales
Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is expected to exceed £2bn in UK sales, according to Adobe.
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InterviewInterview: Rituals managing director on carving out a unique space in the industry
As Rituals celebrates 25 years as a business, managing director for the UK and Ireland Annemarie Forsyth sits down with Retail Week in her first interview to discuss how the retailer has become a force to be reckoned with in the premium beauty space.
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NewsCurrys rolls out new crime reporting tools across all stores
Currys is rolling out a new crime reporting tool across all of its UK and Ireland stores in a bid to increase store safety.
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NewsThe Body Shop boss steps down after one year as successor is appointed
The Body Shop chief executive has stepped down following one year at the helm, with a new boss already lined up.
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NewsSecret Sales acquires new brands to accelerate European growth
Off-price fashion and beauty marketplace Secret Sales has acquired two Dutch brands as it aims to expand its presence across Europe, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein puts pressure on UK as it files for IPO in Hong Kong
Shein has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as it puts pressure on UK regulators to approve its London listing.
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AnalysisWill Amazon’s doubled Prime Day be a hit or miss with consumers?
For the first time in its history, Amazon is doubling the number of days its running its Prime Day event for, from two to four
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NewsH&M pilots staff body cameras in the UK amid rising crime
High street fashion retailer H&M is trialling body cameras for UK staff as it joins many others trying to curb shoplifting and shop worker assault.
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NewsApple’s corporation tax surges following £1bn profit milestone
American tech group Apple has seen its corporation tax in the UK surge after it exceeds £1bn in profits.
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NewsLululemon has opened its European airport store at a UK destination
Sports apparel and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened its first ever store at a European airport – with a UK airport selected for its debut.