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NewsBoohoo unveils new growth plan as it chases £5bn market cap
Pureplay fashion giant Boohoo has unveiled a new growth share plan in the wake of a “significantly decreased market capitalisation”.
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NewsIkea launches in-store AR game with Meta
Ikea has helped to develop a new augmented reality (AR) experience that teaches customers about marine life and sustainability.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop freezes prices on bestsellers until 2024
The Perfume Shop is putting a prize freeze on 138 of its bestselling fragrances until 2024.
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NewsMorrisons’ credit rating downgraded by Moody’s
Morrisons’ credit rating has been downgraded by Moody’s following poor sales and profits.
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NewsWilko to cut hundreds of jobs as it restructures to stabilise business
Wilko plans to axe more than 400 jobs as it restructures after a fall in sales and a struggle to bounce back after the pandemic.
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Opinion‘Does Tile Giant administration signal the end of the DIY boom?’
After a phenomenally busy period when everybody became Handy Andy or Andrea and painted the walls rather than climbed them during the depressing days of lockdowns, things are looking trickier as the consumer mentality shifts from DIY to done-IY.
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AnalysisHow Dunelm is making itself at home in a volatile market
Homeware and furniture retailer Dunelm’s total sales are 43% higher than they were pre-pandemic in the first half of 2020. So what is it doing to deliver growth when its rivals have struggled?
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NewsGymshark taps fitness influencer for new creative director role
Gymshark appointed bodybuilder David Laid to its newly created role of creative director, lifting.
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AnalysisHow homegrown sportswear brand Castore plans to take on the global giants
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has been growing persistently since its launch in 2015. With talks ongoing with lenders over raising a further $200m, Retail Week analyses how it is looking to take on some of the biggest names in sportswear
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NewsExclusive: Amazon bypasses wholesalers to source directly from brands
Amazon has written to its European vendors to tell them it will now focus on sourcing products directly from brands rather than wholesalers.
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NewsIkea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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NewsExclusive: Secret Sales eyes international markets after record growth
Secret Sales has posted a record year for growth across its marketplace with chief executive Chris Griffin saying the brand is now “one of Europe’s fastest-growing fashion ecommerce platforms”.
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NewsWaitrose invests £100m into slashing own-brand prices
Waitrose & Partners is to invest £100m in cutting the prices of hundreds of its own-brand products in a bid to compete with rival supermarkets as the grocery sector deals with record-high inflation.
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NewsDunelm delivers mixed results as profits plummet
Dunelm has reported falling profits despite a jump in total sales, as the homeware specialist battled strong comparatives and inflationary pressures.
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NewsLush promotes from within for new UK and Ireland head of retail
Bath and body care retailer Lush has appointed Kasey Swithenbank as its new lead retailer in the UK and Ireland.
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AnalysisBoots predicts the six biggest beauty trends to come in 2023
From hyper-feminine coquette aesthetics to fresh dewy skin and affordable beauty, Boots has revealed the biggest trends that will shape the world of beauty in 2023.
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NewsExclusive: Marks & Spencer exits home energy market to focus on ‘better retail’
Marks & Spencer has ended its home energy supply venture, transferring customers to partner Octopus.
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NewsCurrys to trial selling refurbished devices due to consumer demand
Electricals giant Currys is to trial sales of more refurbished devices on its website as consumer demand for second-hand tech grows.
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NewsVery to use AI to improve product discovery for customers
Online retailer Very is set to transform its product discovery experience for customers through AI and machine learning.
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NewsTile Giant sold in pre-pack deal with former Topps boss
Specialist retailer Tile Giant has been sold in a pre-pack administration deal.