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NewsSainsbury’s posts sales boost and hits highest market share in decade
Sainsbury’s has delivered strong first quarter growth, with gains in retail sales and in market share.
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InterviewQ&A: Gousto boss Timo Boldt on riding value, health and convenience into the ‘Champions League of start-ups’
After posting record profits for the 2024 financial year, Gousto chief executive and founder Timo Boldt talks to Retail Week about focusing on the customer, international expansion and the power of convenience and value.
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NewsShop prices return to inflation as retailers battle cost pressures
Headline shop prices have returned to inflation in June as cost pressures on retailers take toll.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches made-to-order food delivery service ‘Occasions’
Sainsbury’s has launched a made-to-order food delivery service called ‘Occasions’ alongside the announcement of new exclusive butcher and seafood services.
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AnalysisOasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
Located in the heart of Wembley, within a two minute walking distance of the iconic stadium, London Designer Outlet opened in 2013 and became the first outlet in the city.
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Innovation of the WeekJust Eat launches white-label delivery service with the Co-op
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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NewsLidl the latest retailer to cut down on working from home days
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has joined a growing list of retailers in ordering its staff back to office more days a week, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWHSmith revises sale of UK high street arm
WHSmith has announced the completion of the sale of its UK high street arm to new owner Modella Capital under amended sale terms.
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Retail VoiceFive top payment tips to prepare for retail peaks
With the retail sector prepping for higher sales volumes and a surge in international shoppers during Q3 and Q4, Antom, Ant International, reveals how businesses can prepare their payments strategies to set them up for success
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Opinion‘The momentum back towards office working will be hard to stop’
Predictions of an inexorable shift towards more flexible working seem mistaken but getting the balance right still requires fine judgement, believes headhunter Tony Gregg
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NewsBravissimo suspends online orders after suffering warehouse fire
Lingerie specialist Bravissimo has paused all online orders after suffering a fire at its warehouse, which has taken toll on order processing operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look owners in talks with advisers for strategic review of fashion chain
The owners of the fashion retailer are in talks with advisers about undertaking a strategic review of the business that could potentially lead to a sale, according to reports.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints new food marketing director
Marks & Spencer has named a new marketing director for its strongly performing food division, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNike sales continue to tumble as Trump tariffs take toll on costs
Sportswear giant Nike has reported falling sales for both the fourth quarter and full financal year as it braces for further cost rises thanks to the fallout of Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsSøstrene Grene to enter new markets as it ramps up international expansion
Danish homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is expanding into two new markets as it continues ramping up international expansion.
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InterviewInterview: Card Factory boss Darcy Willson-Rymer on growth, grit, and greeting cards
The greetings card market isn’t what it used to be. While cards continue to be sent for the most traditional of reasons, they – and the associated celebration products and accessories – also mark occasions that have only developed recently or are emergent.
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AnalysisIf H&M is sneezing, does the rest of mid-market fashion have a summer cold?
After reporting a decline in operating profits in its first half, do the struggles of fashion giant H&M reflect a deeper malaise in UK mid-market fashion?
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Opinion‘After Amazon lovefest, can the government now show all of retail more affection?’
Amazon’s big UK investment announcement was welcome but it’s not the only retailer backing Britain. After the punishing autumn Budget, the industry’s contribution should be better recognised in Westminster, says Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsBoots sales rise as online performance continues to strengthen
High street health and beauty retailer Boots has recorded a rise in sales as its online performance continues to grow.