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NewsMamas & Papas racks up record sales as demand for British baby products grows
Mamas & Papas has seen record sales and a surge in profits following a programme of expansion in the UK and abroad.
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NewsNew Look orders product staff back to the office four days a week
Exclusive: Fashion giant New Look has told staff across its buying, merchandising and design (BMD) department that they must return to the office four days a week.
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VideoMarks & Spencer unveils clothing and home Christmas advert
Marks & Spencer’s seasonal ad for its clothing and home categories has aired today, carrying the message ‘Christmas starts here’.
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VideoShaun the Sheep stars in new Barbour Christmas ad
Barbour has released its new Christmas ad for 2024 which stars British animated children’s character Shaun the Sheep.
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NewsProCook aims to open 10 stores a year
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook is planning to open 10 stores per year and is considering adding experiential elements to future sites, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurberry has named a former exec as its new product boss
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry has announced the appointment of a former executive as its new chief product merchandising and planning officer.
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NewsFanatics enters exclusive retail partnership with World Rugby
Fanatics has struck a new exclusive partnership with World Rugby to launch a global licensed merchandise programme for fans of the sport.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales and profit rise driven by grocery market share gains
Sainsbury’s has posted growth in half-year sales and profit as the food business goes from “strength to strength”
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AnalysisWhy Marks & Spencer is confident on growth despite £60m Budget ‘double whammy’
After smashing interim results expectations, Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin sees plenty of opportunity to keep up momentum across the board – despite unwelcome extra costs following the recent Budget.
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NewsFrasers insists on shareholder approval before any Boohoo asset disposals
Frasers has written a new letter to Boohoo demanding the retailer allows shareholders to vote on key decisions including any disposals of Boohoo’s assets.
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AnalysisHarvey Norman: The retailing thunder from down under hoping to replicate its success in the UK
Australian retailer Harvey Norman may have only landed in England in October, but it’s a brand known to millions down under.
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NewsAldi to open 11 new stores in time for crucial Christmas trading period
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas, with a further 15 existing stores undergoing refurbishments to enhance the customer experience during the crucial festive period.
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VideoBoots launches Christmas campaign with Bridgerton star
Boots has launched its new Christmas marketing campaign, “The Christmas Makeover”, which reminds customers Boot’s beauty wonderland has a present for everyone and recognises the unsung powerhouses who make Christmas special.
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NewsPandora hails growth after scaling up investments in personalisation and brand perception
The jewellery specialist Pandora hailed 11% organic growth in its third quarter after focusing on investing in customer experience and brand perception.
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VideoGreggs has teamed up with Nigella Lawson for its first Christmas ad
Greggs has teamed up with television chef and food writer Nigella Lawson to unveil its 2024 Christmas menu in its first Christmas advert.
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NewsAsda to axe jobs as it forces staff back to the office three days a week
Asda has confirmed it will be slashing jobs and making changes to its hybrid working model in a bid to reverse its decline.
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NewsSpace NK urges shoppers to watch out for Black Friday fraudsters
Cosmetics retailer Space NK is warning customers not to purchase its luxury advent calendar from fake adverts for Black Friday Sales as criminals are targeting consumers with offers that are too good to be true.
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NewsM&S profits and sales soar as strong food and clothing sales drive growth
Marks & Spencer’s profits and sales have soared, driven by strong sales performances from its food and clothing businesses.
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InterviewQ&A: Chelsea Peers founder on continuing to capitalise on the loungewear boom
Retail Week sat down with premium pyjama and loungewear brand Chelsea Peers founder Tom Pyne, to discuss the ongoing boom of loungewear, the importance of a broad customer base, and how third-party partners have been the key to success.
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AnalysisWhere are retailers on their hyper-personalisation journeys?
All retailers are playing around with personalisation, but the rise of AI brings even more opportunities with the right strategy in place. We interview retailers including Osprey London, DFS and Dune to find out how they’re making progress