All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 14
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NewseBay to axe hundreds of jobs
Global marketplace eBay is axing hundreds of jobs in a bid to reinvest across the business, just a week after it acquired secondhand fashion retailer Depop.
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GalleryMolton Brown unveils new store in central London
Beauty retailer Molton Brown has opened a new store in central London as it continues store expansion across the UK
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InterviewZigZag founder: ‘Consumers are starting to understand that returns are not free’
As the post-purchase journey continues to be a sticky point for retailers and shoppers, we spoke to ZigZag founder and chief executive Al Gerrie to discuss how paid returns are transforming the industry, how customers are dealing with this, and the role technology plays in creating a better selling and shopping experience.
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NewsAsda to roll out more George concept stores this year
Asda is ramping up the rollout of its standalone George concept, with plans to open 10 of these stores this year.
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InterviewQ&A: HMV MD Phil Halliday on European ambitions and further UK plans
HMV has had one hell of a comeback story, evident through the reopening of its Oxford Street store in 2023, which was met with huge excitement from press, pop culture fans, and shoppers.
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NewsHMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
Entertainment retailer HMV is “looking at further territories” in the UK and Europe as the group ramps up its international offer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSephora to launch new boutique format store
Beauty behemoth Sephora is opening a new store in the heart of London to debut a new boutique format.
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NewsFormer Amazon boss named as ‘preferred candidate’ for CMA chair
The Business secretary has named former Amazon boss Doug Gurr as the preferred candidate for the role of permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsAsda Opticians makes two leadership appointments amid investment programme
Asda Opticians has appointed two new senior leaders and announced its £2.5m investment programme as part of its 2026 strategy.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: AI is not just something for the future; eBay challenges Vinted with Depop buy
“It is easy for retailers to position AI as something for the future. The reality is more urgent,” writes OC&C’s Matt Coode. That grabbed my attention. So, did the statement that AI will have influenced nearly £1m in sales in the time it takes to read that article. He warns ...
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AnalysisTest drive: Coat Paints launches AI colour visualiser
Coat Paints has launched an AI colour visualiser that allows customers to upload images of their space to see how different shades and colours will look on their walls.
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NewsSharkNinja promotes from within for new senior vice president role
Global product and tech company SharkNinja has promoted from within for the role of senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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AnalysisStore tour: A look around Aroma Zone’s first UK store
French beauty brand Aroma Zone has nearly 30 stores in France, and it opened its first UK store in November last year. Retail Week took a tour of the space to see what it has to offer
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NewsAroma Zone eyes new London location as it looks to open future UK stores
French beauty brand Aroma Zone is eyeing up another London location three months after its debut opening in Westfield London, Retail Week understands.
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NewsAmazon invests millions in sustainable UK delivery station
Amazon has started construction on a new UK delivery station aimed at being the first building in the country to achieve Living Future’s zero-carbon certification.
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NewsUber to expand food delivery business across Europe
Uber is planning to expand its food delivery business into seven new European countries this year.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Argos’ marketplace venture, Temu’s test and inspection services collaboration, 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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NewsThe Very Group secures long-term funding
The Very Group has extended and renewed its key debt facilities to secure long-term funding to power the business.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: How AI is transforming retail forecasting; Marketplaces are all the rage
How has AI transformed forecasting? It’s a question many retailers may be asking as they turn to tech to enhance and improve processes. We’re hearing lots about shiny new chatbots, and shopping directly through AI platforms is becoming increasingly popular – but we haven’t got into the nitty-gritty of whether ...
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FeatureForecasting: How AI has transformed product ranging and stockholding
The days of spreadsheets and educated guesswork are numbered.