All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 9
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Wilko and The Range to close all stores on Boxing Day
Wilko and The Range will close all of their 200-plus stores on Boxing Day to give its staff a “well-earned break” over the festive period.
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Watches of Switzerland flat sales offset by ‘strong momentum in US’
Watches of Switzerland has posted flat group sales that were strengthened by its trading performance in the US.
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Frasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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Cash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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Interview
Q&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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Miniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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John Lewis opens pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up
John Lewis has opened its first pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up with luxury reseller Sign of the Times.
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Christmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost
UK retail sales growth slowed in November as cautious consumers continue to put off Christmas spending, despite Black Friday sales starting earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Currys unveils retail media network
Currys has unveiled its first suite of products available through its new retail media network, Currys Connected Media.
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Gallery
Wilko returns with first store openings in Plymouth and Exeter
Wilko has opened its first new concept stores in Devon’s Plymouth and Exeter as it returns to the UK high street.
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Mastercard unveils AI personal shopping assistant
Mastercard’s personalisation platform Dynamic Yield has announced the launch of an advanced generative AI shopping tool for consumers.
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Interview
The Works boss Gavin Peck on revamping stores to win new customers
Variety retailer The Works is on a transformational journey under chief executive Gavin Peck, revamping its store estate from jumbled, “Aladdin’s caves” into spaces focused on offering something for every member of the family.
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WHSmith unveils its biggest UK store yet at Birmingham airport
WHSmith has opened its flagship store in Birmingham airport, the largest UK store in the company’s portfolio.
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CMA finds branded suppliers have ‘raised prices more than their own cost increases’
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that branded suppliers have “raised prices more than their own cost increases” in its updated review of competition in the grocery sector.
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Halfords delivers sales and profit growth despite ‘volatile trading environment’
Halfords has posted an increase in sales across its retail and autocentres categories as well as a rise in profit.
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Mountain Warehouse to ramp up store expansion following record sales
Outdoor clothing retailer Mountain Warehouse is accelerating the pace of store openings after posting a record sales peak.
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Very collaborates with Amazon Web Services to deliver generative AI
The Very Group has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help transform and accelerate its shopping experience with generative AI.
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Poundland to open more former Wilko stores before Christmas
Poundland has confirmed it will open seven more former Wilko stores before Christmas, taking the total number of Wilko-to-Poundland stores to 63.
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Gallery
HMV reopens iconic Oxford Street store
HMV has returned to its former home of 363 Oxford Street following a four-year absence, showcasing a range of vinyl, pop culture merchandise, DVDs, CDs and a purpose-built floor for live performances.
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John Lewis launches Randox Health clinics in store
John Lewis is launching Randox Health clinics in store to enable customers to benefit from preventative healthcare services.