All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 33
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NewsWilko has partnered with Deliveroo for on-demand delivery
Value retailer Wilko has launched on Deliveroo to give customers access to on-demand delivery of thousands of home and garden products in as little as 25 minutes.
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AnalysisWhat Amazon is doing in the US to revolutionise global operations
Retail Week visited Amazon’s MQY1 fulfilment centre in Nashville, Tennessee, to find the technology and retail giant is showing no signs of slowing down in its pursuit of innovative new technologies.
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NewsPoundstretcher has made a raft of new appointments
Poundstretcher has made several new appointments to support its future growth ambitions following its purchase by Majestic Wine owner Fortress.
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GalleryAustralian retailer Harvey Norman has opened its first store in England
Australian technology, lifestyle and appliance retailer Harvey Norman has broken into the English market with its debut store in the Merry Hill centre in Dudley, West Midlands.
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NewsAmazon has unveiled new AI tools for shoppers and delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled new AI shopping guides to improve the customer experience as well as introducing AI-powered tech in delivery vans to cut delivery times.
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NewsSeptember footfall saw a decline driven by floods and low consumer confidence
Retail footfall in September declined as widespread flooding, children going back to school and falling consumer confidence affected traffic.
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InterviewQ&A: The Works’ Gavin Peck is positive about Christmas and profitability
Following The Works posting flat sales in what it described as a “challenging year”, Retail Week speaks to chief executive Gavin Peck on his optimism for the year ahead, including how the group will boost sales for Christmas and improve its ranges
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AnalysisSecondhand tech: Should more retailers cash in on the opportunity?
With AO snapping up Music Magpie and Vinted announcing the launch of a dedicated category for electronics, Retail Week takes a look at what some retailers are doing in the secondhand tech space, and if others are missing a trick.
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NewseBay has removed private seller fees in the UK
Online marketplace eBay has removed fees for private sellers across all categories except motors in the UK.
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VideoVery has released a new campaign inviting families to start Christmas toy shopping early
Online retailer Very has unveiled its new campaign inviting families to start Christmas shopping for toys earlier this year.
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NewsShop prices continue to deflate with furniture and clothing driving the fall
Shop prices continue to fall into deflation to reach their lowest level in three years, with furniture and clothing seeing the biggest drops in prices.
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NewsMiniso is opening its first travel concept store in London
Miniso is opening its first ever store for travellers and commuters in Paddington as it expands its presence in the UK.
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NewsM&S is exploring a giant new warehouse for an expected boom in online sales
Marks & Spencer is eyeing up a deal for a new giant warehouse in the East Midlands to accommodate an expected leap in its online sales.
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NewsPotential buyers in talks for Kurt Geiger include a private equity firm
Private equity firm Alteri Investors has been named as one of the parties mulling bids for luxury footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger.
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NewsTesco is set to bring its F&F range back online
Tesco is planning to relaunch its F&F clothing range online six years after being axed.
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GalleryRough Trade shows off a new look with its first Liverpool store
Music retailer Rough Trade has opened its largest store in Liverpool with a dedicated space for live performances as well as a range of products.
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NewsAmazon has paid UK corporation tax for the first time in four years
Amazon has paid UK corporation tax for the first time since 2020 following the end of a “super-deduction” tax break.
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NewsPepco is expecting to see ‘record revenues’ despite ongoing supply chain disruption
Pepco Group, which owns Poundland and Dealz, said it expects to see “record revenues” for the full year despite continuing supply chain issues.
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InterviewQ&A: WHSmith’s managing director of UK travel is dialling up its offer to reach new heights
Global travel and high street retailer WHSmith has just come out of a peak summer season that saw total travel revenue grow 10%. Retail Week speaks to WHSmith managing director of UK travel Andrew Harrison about a successful summer, expanding categories and the all-important Christmas season.
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NewsFuture Stores’ debut flagship on Oxford Street is opening in October
Immersive retail start-up Future Stores is opening its flagship store on Oxford Street on October 30.