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NewsNorth Face to open first store in Manchester Arndale
Global outdoor brand The North Face has signed a 10-year lease for Manchester Arndale.
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InterviewQ&A: Floral Street’s Michelle Feeney on becoming a modern British brand
Michelle Feeney has gone down many avenues in her career — from starting out in PR in the 1980s, to working with Estée Lauder Companies and spearheading the launch of brands such as La Mer and Mac.
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NewsHobbycraft launches new app for customers
Hobbycraft has launched a new mobile app for customers to access thousands of product offerings, exclusive discounts and loyalty rewards.
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NewsMarks & Spencer freezes prices on 140 grocery products
Marks & Spencer has announced a price lock on 140 of its products until after Christmas as well as reducing prices on its cheese and butter, as part of its latest round of value investments.
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NewsB&M acquires 51 Wilko stores
Discount retailer B&M will take over 51 Wilko stores, but a wider rescue deal from HMV owner Doug Putman remains uncertain.
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NewsLidl opens £300m warehouse creating 1,500 jobs
Lidl has announced the opening of its £300m Luton-based regional distribution centre in a bid to continue strengthening its infrastructure in order to “cater for growing customer numbers”.
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NewsMorrisons unveils latest round of price cuts
Morrisons has confirmed it will cut prices on 170 products as part of its eighth round of price reductions launched this year in a bid to help customers “plan their budgets without worrying about price fluctuations” amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsWilko rescue deal ‘in limbo’ over supplier issues
A rescue deal by HMV owner Doug Putman to save collapsed retailer Wilko is reportedly “in limbo” following issues with some of its big suppliers.
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NewsRetail sales increased in August as consumer confidence improves
UK retail sales saw a boost in August as consumer confidence improved, marking the best month for non-food sales since February this year.
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NewsAsda owners questioned by MPs over finances and price rises
MPs have questioned Asda over its finances and ability to help curb price rises and support customers during a cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsM&S expands third-party beauty offering with Estée Lauder fragrances
Marks & Spencer has added Estée Lauder fragrances to its third-party beauty offering as it expands the category to attract new customers, according to The Times.
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NewsOh Polly hails ‘exceptional’ performance as sales boom
Fashion etailer Oh Polly has credited its “exceptional” full-year financial performance to strong revenues and profits following its international expansion progress.
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NewsFootasylum sales rise despite fall in profits
Footasylum has posted an increase in sales, which it credited to strong store performance despite a fall in profits for the full financial year.
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NewsJohn Lewis delays Oxford Street flagship redevelopment
John Lewis has been forced to delay its plans to raise £150m by selling a portion of its flagship store on Oxford Street due to turmoil in the commercial property industry.
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NewsTesco offers body cameras to staff as physical attacks soar
Tesco will be providing body cameras to frontline workers after experiencing an “unacceptable” increase in verbal and physical attacks.
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NewsExclusive: Pepco launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pepco Group is pushing further into Europe by opening its first store in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Nine brands transforming the way shoppers pay
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s Disruptors series showcases the companies making waves in the payments sector.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Boots to showcase beauty clout with new store format
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis expands fashion offer with 20 new brands
John Lewis is expanding its fashion offer for autumn/winter 2023 with the addition of 20 new brands to its portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look closes in on £100m refinancing deal
Fashion retailer New Look is reportedly in “advanced talks” with Blazehill Capital and Wells Fargo regarding a £100m debt refinancing deal to replace a loan that is set to mature next June.