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NewsSainsbury’s becomes latest company to trial four-day week
Sainsbury’s has offered its staff the option of working four days a week, in a bid to evolve its current ways of working and increase flexibility.
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NewsSupermarket value items rising at higher rate than inflation
The prices of supermarket value items are increasing at a level that is exceeding grocery inflation, meaning shoppers relying on the cheapest product ranges are feeling the pinch the most.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways John Lewis can deliver on its Partnership Plan
As the John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis and Waitrose) approaches the midway point in its five-year Partnership Plan – an ambitious strategy launched in 2020 through which it is targeting £400m profit by year five – is it on track to achieve its goals? The Retail Week analyst team investigates how its department store arm can succeed in a challenging retail environment
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DataConsumer confidence inches up but ‘too early to talk about green shoots’
The GfK consumer confidence index increased by seven points to -38 in February in a surprise rebound after languishing at historic lows.
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NewsExclusive: B&Q and Screwfix to hike hourly pay rates
Kingfisher is increasing the hourly pay rate for its B&Q and Screwfix employees by more than 8% year-on-year, from the beginning of the new financial year.
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NewsFormer Co-op food boss emerges as frontrunner in Matalan CEO race
Former Co-op chief executive of food Jo Whitfield has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner for the vacant top job at embattled fashion retailer Matalan.
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NewsExclusive: American candy stores on Oxford Street return to peak levels
Westminster City Council has been playing “whack-a-mole” with American candy stores on Oxford Street, as the number of unscrupulous shop operators has returned to peak levels, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAmerican candy stores: Will the rash on Oxford Street ever clear up?
Just a few months after Westminster City Council’s biggest raid yet, exclusive data shared with Retail Week by Local Data Company has revealed that the rogue traders are back to their old tricks, and the number operating from the street is back to peak levels.
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Opinion‘Retail job losses hide a happier employment story’
While Christmas was better for retail than many had first feared, the start of 2023 has been marred by a wave of job losses in the sector.
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NewsTesco and Aldi latest grocers to place purchasing limits on fruit and veg
Supermarket giant Tesco and discounter Aldi have placed limits on fruit and veg purchases, following moves by competitors Morrisons and Asda.
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NewsTikTok overtakes Instagram and Facebook as UK’s most shopped social channel
TikTok has become the UK’s most shopped social media channel and has outpaced Instagram and Facebook.
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AnalysisCan Shein maintain its upward trajectory and succeed where others have failed?
As Shein predicts its annual revenue will more than double to reach almost $60bn (£49.8bn) by 2025, and forecasts it will overtake the combined annual sales of both Inditex and H&M, it is clear the retailer is making waves within the fashion industry.
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GalleryStore gallery: Glossier 'returns to downtown roots' with New York flagship
Beauty brand Glossier has opened the doors of its ninth and latest flagship store in SoHo, New York City.
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NewsStudio launches new value homewares range to help customers with cost of living
Studio has launched a new online value homewares range to offer consumers affordable products as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
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NewsZalando to cut hundreds of jobs as tough economic conditions bite
Zalando is to axe several hundred roles as it confronts a challenging environment as “pandemic tailwinds fade”.
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NewsAsda and Morrisons impose limits on fruit and veg items
Asda and Morrisons have put restrictions on the sale of certain fruits and vegetables as the UK faces fresh produce shortages.
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NewsWalmart pins second straight profit warning on cautious US consumer
Walmart has issued a second straight profit warning and offered cautious guidance for the year ahead.
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NewsLittle Mistress partners with Sainsbury’s Tu for new collection
Womenswear brand Little Mistress has entered into a partnership with supermarket giant Sainsbury’s to sell its spring/summer 2023 collection.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop guarantees interviews for former Wilko and New Look staff
The Original Factory Shop has pledged to offer interviews to Wilko and New Look staff who are at risk or have been made redundant from the two stores.
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NewsLush in legal dispute with former CEO over shares transfer
Investment firm Silverwood Brands, headed by former Lush chief executive Andrew Gerrie, has accused the cosmetics retailer of failing to acknowledge a 19.8% transfer of shares.