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NewsMorrisons sales jump as chief executive hails progress ‘across the board’
Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh has praised the “good headway across the board” the supermarket has made, after reporting an increase in both total and like-for-like sales.
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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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NewsAldi CEO Giles Hurley has emailed the ‘eye-opening’ Panorama investigation findings to customers
Aldi boss Giles Hurley has emailed customers to flag the BBC’s Panorama investigation into supermarket price-matching, warning shoppers to be wary of other retailer’s claims.
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NewsEx-Harrods boss says he witnessed ‘abhorrent’ behaviour by Al Fayed
Former Harrods chief executive James McArthur said he witnessed “abhorrent” behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse.
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Report StoreRetail 2025
Exclusive: 43 retail leaders from 39 businesses reveal their strategies for 2025
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NewsMorrisons has struck a property deal to shrink its debts
Morrisons has struck a multi-million-pound property deal with real estate investor Song Capital in a bid to shrink its debt pile.
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FeatureHalf a century of savings: How Primark has shaped the British high street and its plans for the future
As Primark celebrates its 50th anniversary on the British high street, UK retail director Kari Rodgers speaks to Retail Week about the evolution and expansion of the business over the past five decades and how it plans to continue on an upward trajectory.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: 43 retail leaders reveal strategies for next year
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, THG, Majestic Wine, Fat Face and Swarovski have spoken in depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report – Retail 2025.
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NewsBeaverbrooks reports falling profits as store investment costs add up
Jeweller Beaverbrooks has recorded a loss in profits due to increased operating costs and levels of long-term investment.
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NewsNew study finds retail staff are among the unhappiest workers in the UK
According to a new study, 85% of retail staff feel undervalued, the largest annual survey of happiness in the workplace.
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NewsNotonnthehighstreet is partnering with Deliveroo to offer personalised gifts on demand
Notonnthehighstreet is partnering with Deliveroo giving customers access to on-demand delivery of more than a thousand gifting products.
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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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NewsBoots adds 25 new beauty brands as it launches ‘biggest ever’ beauty campaign
Boots is introducing 25 new beauty brands in its stores as it launches its “biggest ever beauty marketing campaign”.
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NewsBoots becomes latest Just Eat partner with rapid delivery launch
Boots has partnered with Just Eat to launch a rapid delivery service across 50 stores in the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Opinion‘The retail sector can’t rely on Keir to deliver a dose of Christmas cheer’
The new government’s party conference didn’t do much to dispel an atmosphere of doom and gloom. As the golden quarter advances, retailers will need to take a DIY approach to spreading the festive cheer that keeps tills ringing, says George MacDonald.
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NewsDFS has swung to a loss as shipping delays and interest rate rises take their toll
Furniture retailer DFS has swung to a loss, blaming ongoing shipping delays in the Red Sea and the effects of higher interest rates on borrowing.
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NewsCo-op is back in the black as membership numbers surge
C-store specialist Co-op has returned to profit and increased its revenues as its membership push resulted in a spike in new active members.
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FeatureExcluded: Does the world of experiential retail include people with disabilities?
Retailers are begging shoppers to get up off the sofa and come into a store. You can swipe along a huge colourful screen to see if the trainers you’ve been eyeing are suitable for your foot arch, you can pick up a latte in-store after you’ve tried on a few t-shirts and you can even slip into a chair and have your hair done while you explore blow-dryers.
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NewsAsos has put more than 100 jobs at risk amid bid to return to profitability
Asos is set to axe more than 100 jobs amid mounting losses at the online fashion giant as it attempts to return to profitability, according to reports.
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AnalysisDeckers Brands: Who is the sportswear group outperforming the market?
As the sportswear market grows through an unpredictable time with giants like Nike reporting slow sales, one sports brand has made the most of this downtime. Retail Week takes a closer look at Deckers Brands and how it’s rapidly gaining market share in the sportswear segment