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NewsCrocs raises outlook as revenues soar
Footwear retailer Crocs has raised its full-year outlook and credited a hike in revenues to the “strength” of its brands including Hey Dude, which it acquired last year.
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NewsHMV to reopen iconic Oxford Street flagship
HMV is set to return to its flagship store on Oxford Street later this year following a four-year absence.
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NewsMajestic Wine COO joins industry trade body
Majestic Wine’s chief operating officer Rob Cooke has joined the board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
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NewsAmazon beats expectations with latest results
Amazon did better than expected in its first quarter when sales and income climbed despite flat ecommerce sales.
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Opinion‘Packaging rules are changing and the bill is likely to be substantial’
Retailers must prepare for new rules requiring them to cover the full costs of packaging management and recycling, says British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson
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AnalysisTu good to be true: How the clothing brand is faring with Sainsbury’s food-first focus
As Sainsbury’s pledges the importance of value for shoppers amid the cost-of-living crisis, Retail Week explores where the Tu Clothing offer sits within its food-first focus
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NewsAsda c-store rollout gathers pace as it opens 150th location
Asda has opened its 150th On the Move convenience store in partnership with EG Group as it continues its goal of rolling out 200 c-stores by the end of 2023.
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NewseBay launches sustainable homewares hub
eBay has launched the Better Than New Homeware Hub to encourage shoppers to consider more sustainable options for their home.
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NewsHotel Chocolat cools expectations as Easter sales ‘lower than expected’
Hotel Chocolat expects sales to be slightly lower than market expectations and underlying profit before tax to break even in the 2023 financial year.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits decline as it fights to keep prices down
Sainsbury’s has reported a decline in profit as it “battles inflation” for customers, although its sales have edged up.
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GalleryIn pictures: How retail is marking King Charles III’s coronation
With King Charles III’s coronation approaching on May 6, Retail Week takes a look at what retailers are doing to gear up for the historic occasion.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo COO on ‘elevating the store experience’ in new Covent Garden location
Uniqlo will welcome shoppers to its newest London store in Covent Garden from tomorrow.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals new investment in London stores
Marks & Spencer has announced an additional £12.5m investment in stores across London over the next year.
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NewsNike to bring concept store to Manchester Arndale
The global sportswear giant is set to open a Rise concept store in Manchester’s Arndale centre.
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NewsFrasers Group unveils loyalty scheme across all brands
Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray has said the retailer is set to unveil a new membership scheme and flexible payments solution, which he described as the retailer’s version of Amazon Prime.
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NewsShein increases supply chain investment to £56m over next five years
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has announced it will invest a total of $70m (£56m) in its supply chain initiatives over the next five years in a bid to “support and empower third-party manufacturing suppliers, their workers and workers’ families”.
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NewsStriking Amazon workers launch bid for union recognition
Striking workers at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Coventry are making a bid for union recognition after reaching nearly 700 members.
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NewsAO becomes first UK online retailer to stock ‘as new’ refurbished mobile phones
AO has become the UK’s first online retailer to offer “as new” mobile phones through its Mobile Phones Direct brand.
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NewsCard Factory acquires SA Greetings as it plans expansion into South Africa
Card Factory has acquired the South African greetings cards and gift packaging wholesaler SA Greetings as it looks to expand into overseas markets.
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NewsJohn Lewis chair White: ‘External investment would not be about end of partnership – far from it’
John Lewis chair Dame Sharon White has maintained that any external investment that may be brought in will not signal the end of the partnership, but will be a testament to the appeal of its co-owned model.